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Recent Examples of one-two
But a Democratic one-two finish, which now seems unlikely but still possible, would have provided insurance against just such an implosion.
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Daniel Borenstein, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
This bold summer sipper has a powerful one-two punch of sweet and sour.
—Patricia S York, Southern Living, 24 May 2026
That's a one-two punch that could result in sharply higher utility bills this summer.
—Scott Horsley, NPR, 23 May 2026
Hüller was the queen of Cannes three years ago, starring in Justine Triet’s Palme d’Or winning Anatomy of a Fall and Jonathan Glazer’s Zone of Interest, a one-two punch that catapulted the German actress to international fame and Hollywood projects.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 14 May 2026
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Daniel Borenstein, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
This bold summer sipper has a powerful one-two punch of sweet and sour.
—Patricia S York, Southern Living, 24 May 2026
That's a one-two punch that could result in sharply higher utility bills this summer.
—Scott Horsley, NPR, 23 May 2026
Hüller was the queen of Cannes three years ago, starring in Justine Triet’s Palme d’Or winning Anatomy of a Fall and Jonathan Glazer’s Zone of Interest, a one-two punch that catapulted the German actress to international fame and Hollywood projects.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 14 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for one-two
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At that pace, even a tiny micrometeoroid has the ability to impart a significant kinetic blow upon striking a spacecraft en route to the moon, with potentially disastrous results for the astronaut crew inside.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
7 June 2026
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Sánchez had the big blow with a two-run shot.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 June 2026
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Iran might end up experiencing a double-digit economic contraction this year—a calamity with little precedent in its modern history.—
Arash Azizi,
The Atlantic,
10 June 2026
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Baltimore held a 4-2 lead with two outs after the Clement calamity.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
8 June 2026
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The offense has been a disaster, the pitching staff has sustained some key injuries and the club has spent the first two months struggling to keep its head above water.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
30 May 2026
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The Coalition to Prevent Chemical Disasters maps and tracks every chemical disaster reported by the media on its website.—
Jason Henry,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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His blast marked the only hit allowed by the Rays pitching staff – including opener Ian Seymour, who struck out five and issued one walk over four innings – until Ceddanne Rafaela singled with two outs in the sixth (and was immediately caught stealing second to end the inning).—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
9 June 2026
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When done well, those moments can be as important to the world of an album as the riffs and blast beats.—
Brad Sanders,
Pitchfork,
8 June 2026
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The Late Show With Stephen Colbert’s cancellation is a double whammy, as CBS is scrapping The Late Show format for good.—
Britt Hayes,
Entertainment Weekly,
21 May 2026
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The Philadelphia region is facing a double whammy of record-breaking heat mixed with the area's poor air quality.—
Stephanie Stahl,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
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“One-two.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/one-two. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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