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Recent Examples of one-two
But for its next move, Qualcomm is looking to expand its reach with a third-generation CPU and upgraded neural processing unit (NPU), a one-two punch meant to accelerate AI workloads in mini-PCs, all-in-one desktops, and high-performance laptops.
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IEEE Spectrum, 25 Sep. 2025
As a result, the one-two punch has blocked full access along the coast since January 15, 2023.
—Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 24 Sep. 2025
This one-two punch of higher rates and global uncertainty caused investors to reassess the astronomical valuations of internet companies.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 23 Sep. 2025
And then, in a one-two punch revival, Gibson’s screenplay was both turned into a comic and adapted into an audio drama.
—Daniel Dockery, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2025
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IEEE Spectrum, 25 Sep. 2025
As a result, the one-two punch has blocked full access along the coast since January 15, 2023.
—Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 24 Sep. 2025
This one-two punch of higher rates and global uncertainty caused investors to reassess the astronomical valuations of internet companies.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 23 Sep. 2025
And then, in a one-two punch revival, Gibson’s screenplay was both turned into a comic and adapted into an audio drama.
—Daniel Dockery, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for one-two
Noun
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For years, the narrative has been that movies, in contrast to TV series, were in decline — casualties of a once-in-a-century pandemic that shuttered theaters and a double blow from prolonged industry strikes.—
Alejandro Rojas,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Oct. 2025
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Advertisement Second, following Hamas's defeat, the IDF and intelligence agencies achieved impressive military accomplishments, including the blow dealt to Hamas, seizing the opportunity to destroy most of Syria's military capabilities—paving the way for the blow dealt to Iran.—
Ehud Barak,
Time,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The piling on of hurdles, unforeseen challenges, and calamities is almost ridiculous.—
Frederick Dreier,
Outside,
7 Oct. 2025
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For Israelis, fearing for the hostages, led by our government into a moral calamity whose effects will reverberate for generations.—
Ruth Margalit,
New Yorker,
4 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The double whammy didn’t keep him down.—
Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
25 Sep. 2025
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Being pregnant and also having cancer is a double whammy.—
Wendy Grossman Kantor,
PEOPLE,
16 Sep. 2025
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The disaster level has officially hit biblical proportions.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
10 Oct. 2025
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There will also be a slight pass given for not having Burrow, but let’s be real, this can’t be an abject disaster.—
The Athletic NFL Staff,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
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Andrew Vaughn supplied a game-tying, three-run blast in the first inning off Cubs starter Shota Imanaga.—
Andy McCullough,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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And this inflatable water mat makes tummy time a blast, while helping little ones develop better balance and stronger core muscles.—
Anja Webb,
Parents,
7 Oct. 2025
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