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Recent Examples of one-two
Metcalf is going to become the lead receiver next to George Pickens, giving the Steelers a massive one-two punch in the receiving department.
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William Lambers, Newsweek, 10 Mar. 2025
That's when the spread of fentanyl and the COVID pandemic dealt a one-two punch, triggering a catastrophic surge of fatal overdoses.
—Brian Mann, NPR, 10 Mar. 2025
With the deal, reportedly worth $46 million with $26 million guaranteed, Adams joins Puka Nacua as Stafford’s one-two punch in the receiving game.
—Adam Grosbard, Orange County Register, 9 Mar. 2025
He and Dobbins — former teammates with the Baltimore Ravens — were expected to be a dynamic one-two punch for the Chargers, but injuries slowed down both running backs.
—Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 8 Mar. 2025
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William Lambers, Newsweek, 10 Mar. 2025
That's when the spread of fentanyl and the COVID pandemic dealt a one-two punch, triggering a catastrophic surge of fatal overdoses.
—Brian Mann, NPR, 10 Mar. 2025
With the deal, reportedly worth $46 million with $26 million guaranteed, Adams joins Puka Nacua as Stafford’s one-two punch in the receiving game.
—Adam Grosbard, Orange County Register, 9 Mar. 2025
He and Dobbins — former teammates with the Baltimore Ravens — were expected to be a dynamic one-two punch for the Chargers, but injuries slowed down both running backs.
—Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 8 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for one-two
Noun
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The endorsement was a boon to Mr. Cuomo, 67, and a blow to his rivals.—
Nicholas Fandos,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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The result is just tit-for-tat subversion and another blow to America’s supposedly nonpartisan system of justice.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
Noun
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How to sear into a reader’s brain the profound calamity of a dozen savage killings?—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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Trump spoke before the worldwide stock market calamity finally got to him.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Use the Right Size Rugs Rugs instantly warm and ground a space, but getting them right is a double whammy.—
Berit Thorkelson,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Apr. 2025
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The new tariffs are a double whammy because coffee makers were already dealing with higher wholesale prices for arabica beans — the most popular type — because of extreme weather that has impacted the world's top producers.—
Isaac Avilucea,
Axios,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The march happened after more disasters caused by climate change and pollution impacted the country.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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After severe storms hit the state in mid-March, Sanders applied for disaster relief through FEMA, under what's known as a major disaster declaration.—
Luke Barr,
ABC News,
23 Apr. 2025
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That three-run blast headlined a 10-run surge by the Marlins.—
Steve Gorten,
Miami Herald,
13 Apr. 2025
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The system is impossible to jam with blasts of radio waves, a common counter-measure in the field.—
Eleanor Beardsley,
NPR,
12 Apr. 2025
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“One-two.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/one-two. Accessed 26 Apr. 2025.
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