one-two

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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. 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 See All Example Sentences for one-two
Recent Examples of Synonyms for one-two
Noun
  • The endorsement was a boon to Mr. Cuomo, 67, and a blow to his rivals.
    Nicholas Fandos, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
  • 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
  • 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
  • Trump spoke before the worldwide stock market calamity finally got to him.
    Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 12 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
  • The march happened after more disasters caused by climate change and pollution impacted the country.
    Julia Gomez, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2025
  • 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
Noun
  • That three-run blast headlined a 10-run surge by the Marlins.
    Steve Gorten, Miami Herald, 13 Apr. 2025
  • 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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