punch in
verb
punched in; punching in; punches in
: to record the time of one's arrival or beginning work by punching a time clock
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The 1973 black-and-white image, by an artist named Larry Williams, depicts a man being punched in the nose.
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Eva Remijan-Toba, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
Pairing him with Monangai would be a good one-two punch in the future for the Cowboys in this re-draft.
—Joseph Hoyt, Dallas Morning News, 16 Feb. 2026
Video circulating online appears to show passengers exchanging punches in the aisle as other travelers scream.
—Sophia Compton, FOXNews.com, 14 Feb. 2026
Victoria Beckham Beauty’s eye wardrobe palette packs a punch in color payoff, all while fitting into the palm of your hand.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 14 Feb. 2026
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Eva Remijan-Toba, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
Pairing him with Monangai would be a good one-two punch in the future for the Cowboys in this re-draft.
—Joseph Hoyt, Dallas Morning News, 16 Feb. 2026
Video circulating online appears to show passengers exchanging punches in the aisle as other travelers scream.
—Sophia Compton, FOXNews.com, 14 Feb. 2026
Victoria Beckham Beauty’s eye wardrobe palette packs a punch in color payoff, all while fitting into the palm of your hand.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 14 Feb. 2026
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“Punch in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/punch%20in. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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