1
: a combination of two quick blows in rapid succession in boxing
especially
: a left jab followed at once by a hard blow with the right hand
2
or one-two punch
: two forces combining to produce a marked effect
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Across most of the AI sector, profits have proved elusive but Gulf governments are still pouring money in, seeing the technology as a one-two punch to diversify and improve productivity.
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Kelsey Warner, semafor.com, 31 Dec. 2025
From a culinary perspective, beets offer a one-two punch.
—Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 29 Dec. 2025
Contain Jeremiah Smith and Carnell Tate The Buckeyes have an explosive one-two punch at receiver that will test Miami’s secondary.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 26 Dec. 2025
Guards Tyler Holmquist and Jayden Barnes have been the one-two punch for the Raiders (9-4) on offense all season, Sonora coach Mark Murphy said, and that was the case against the Oilers (6-5).
—Lou Ponsi, Oc Register, 20 Dec. 2025
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Kelsey Warner, semafor.com, 31 Dec. 2025
From a culinary perspective, beets offer a one-two punch.
—Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 29 Dec. 2025
Contain Jeremiah Smith and Carnell Tate The Buckeyes have an explosive one-two punch at receiver that will test Miami’s secondary.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 26 Dec. 2025
Guards Tyler Holmquist and Jayden Barnes have been the one-two punch for the Raiders (9-4) on offense all season, Sonora coach Mark Murphy said, and that was the case against the Oilers (6-5).
—Lou Ponsi, Oc Register, 20 Dec. 2025
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“One-two.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/one-two. Accessed 5 Jan. 2026.
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