Example sentences for: punches

How can you use “punches” in a sentence? Here are some example sentences to help you improve your vocabulary:

  • The neighbors of Jonesboro's killer Andrew Golden wrote off the threats he made to other kids, the shots he fired at their houses, and the punches he threw at girls as just youthful high-spirits: After all, "He was a quick-to-wave, friendly boy."

  • Most reviewers, such as the Washington Post 's Jonathan Yardley, complain that Stahl "pulls her punches" and spends too much time on anecdotes about past presidents and too little on exactly what it took for her to get where she is.

  • Despite its reputation, aikido is decidedly nonaggressive--it's about deflecting punches and immobilizing your attacker--and there was a mellow, pleasantly upbeat atmosphere to the class.

  • After the strength work and partner work, the class broke into a few groups (according to skill level) and repeated choreographed routines called "kata ," which involve a series of punches, kicks, and blocks with an imaginary foe.

  • Now let's pretend I decide to restage that fight and make it painless--ten punches back and forth, Popeye-style, with no blood and both guys walking away unblemished.


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