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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The one-two acquisition punch would propel the Ellison family to top-tier moguls with influence over CNN, CBS News, HBO, Turner Classic Movies and two historic Hollywood studios.
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Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2026
The route follows familiar roads from Pau, through Lourdes and then the one-two punch of the Col d’Aspin and Col du Tourmalet before heading into a national park for a brand-new finish at Gavarnie-Gèdre.
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Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
1 July 2026
The one-two punch of heat and humidity is anticipated to reach Eastern states by midweek, AccuWeather said, possibly lingering through the Independence Day weekend.
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Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
That status benefits both Google’s internal AI efforts and helps win outside customers — a lucrative one-two punch that figures into Jim Cramer’s admiration for the stock.
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Paulina Likos,
CNBC,
27 June 2026
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Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2026
The route follows familiar roads from Pau, through Lourdes and then the one-two punch of the Col d’Aspin and Col du Tourmalet before heading into a national park for a brand-new finish at Gavarnie-Gèdre.
—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
1 July 2026
The one-two punch of heat and humidity is anticipated to reach Eastern states by midweek, AccuWeather said, possibly lingering through the Independence Day weekend.
—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
That status benefits both Google’s internal AI efforts and helps win outside customers — a lucrative one-two punch that figures into Jim Cramer’s admiration for the stock.
—
Paulina Likos,
CNBC,
27 June 2026
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“One-two.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/one-two. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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