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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Running back Kejon Owens, who was one of 21 seniors honored before the game, punched in his 11th rushing touchdown of the season, a four-yard run, as FIU (6-5) took an early 7-0 lead.
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Kevin Barral, Miami Herald, 22 Nov. 2025
Shortly thereafter, Taft punched in a one-yard touchdown rush, extending things to 24-0.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 22 Nov. 2025
Continue reading … FIGHT FOR JUSTICE – Conservative activist punched in face files lawsuit after Manhattan DA admits error.
—FOXNews.com, 21 Nov. 2025
According to the Ventura County District Attorney's Office, one victim was punched in the jaw, another was pushed to the ground and stomped on, and a third was confronted with racial slurs, chased, surrounded, and repeatedly punched.
—Julie Sharp, CBS News, 21 Nov. 2025
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Kevin Barral, Miami Herald, 22 Nov. 2025
Shortly thereafter, Taft punched in a one-yard touchdown rush, extending things to 24-0.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 22 Nov. 2025
Continue reading … FIGHT FOR JUSTICE – Conservative activist punched in face files lawsuit after Manhattan DA admits error.
—FOXNews.com, 21 Nov. 2025
According to the Ventura County District Attorney's Office, one victim was punched in the jaw, another was pushed to the ground and stomped on, and a third was confronted with racial slurs, chased, surrounded, and repeatedly punched.
—Julie Sharp, CBS News, 21 Nov. 2025
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“Punch in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/punch%20in. Accessed 25 Nov. 2025.
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