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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Draisaitl has formed a dynamic one-two punch in Edmonton with star Connor McDavid.
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Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 7 June 2024
The Music & Market Concert Series offers a nice one-two punch in that a lively farmers’ market runs at the Plaza from 4-8 p.m., and the concerts take place from 6:30-8 p.m.
—Randy McMullen, The Mercury News, 5 June 2024
Then in the case of Profar, there’s strapping yourself onto a Titan rocket and punching in the launch code.
—Bryce Miller, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2024
On May 24, Campbell officers received a report of a 75-year-old man punched in the face while out on a walk, according to a Facebook post.
—Paloma Chavez, Sacramento Bee, 27 May 2024
The arrest comes over a week after the 66-year-old actor was punched in the face and transported to the hospital by emergency services to treat bleeding, swelling, and bruising in his left eye.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 17 May 2024
Dunin told officers he was punched in the head by Novela in the bedroom after an argument.
—Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 14 May 2024
The officer who was punched in the face suffered minor injuries and continued working the rest of his shift, Sharki said.
—Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2024
Steve Buscemi was reportedly punched in the face while walking on the street in New York City.
—Bailey Richards, Peoplemag, 12 May 2024
Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 7 June 2024
The Music & Market Concert Series offers a nice one-two punch in that a lively farmers’ market runs at the Plaza from 4-8 p.m., and the concerts take place from 6:30-8 p.m.
—Randy McMullen, The Mercury News, 5 June 2024
Then in the case of Profar, there’s strapping yourself onto a Titan rocket and punching in the launch code.
—Bryce Miller, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2024
On May 24, Campbell officers received a report of a 75-year-old man punched in the face while out on a walk, according to a Facebook post.
—Paloma Chavez, Sacramento Bee, 27 May 2024
The arrest comes over a week after the 66-year-old actor was punched in the face and transported to the hospital by emergency services to treat bleeding, swelling, and bruising in his left eye.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 17 May 2024
Dunin told officers he was punched in the head by Novela in the bedroom after an argument.
—Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 14 May 2024
The officer who was punched in the face suffered minor injuries and continued working the rest of his shift, Sharki said.
—Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2024
Steve Buscemi was reportedly punched in the face while walking on the street in New York City.
—Bailey Richards, Peoplemag, 12 May 2024
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“Punch in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/punch%20in. Accessed 16 Jun. 2024.
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