punch in
verb
punched in; punching in; punches in
: to record the time of one's arrival or beginning work by punching a time clock
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The city also packs a punch in terms of cultural offerings, most notably through The Fishers Art Center, where locals can take pottery, painting, and drawing classes, and explore contemporary art exhibitions.
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Amelia Mularz, Architectural Digest, 17 Mar. 2026
Canada had given the United States gut punches in recent memory, including the 2002 gold medal game in Salt Lake City, Sidney Crosby's golden goal in 2010, a semifinal knockout in 2014, and the 4 Nations final in 2025.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 17 Mar. 2026
The Tigers tried to deliver a knockout punch in the third, pushing the lead to 13 but Steele and Harrington ripped off nine straight to cut it to 32-28 late in the third.
—Matt Roy, Boston Herald, 14 Mar. 2026
Smith lost his starting role after he was punched in the face following a locker-room dispute.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 13 Mar. 2026
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Amelia Mularz, Architectural Digest, 17 Mar. 2026
Canada had given the United States gut punches in recent memory, including the 2002 gold medal game in Salt Lake City, Sidney Crosby's golden goal in 2010, a semifinal knockout in 2014, and the 4 Nations final in 2025.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 17 Mar. 2026
The Tigers tried to deliver a knockout punch in the third, pushing the lead to 13 but Steele and Harrington ripped off nine straight to cut it to 32-28 late in the third.
—Matt Roy, Boston Herald, 14 Mar. 2026
Smith lost his starting role after he was punched in the face following a locker-room dispute.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 13 Mar. 2026
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