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Recent Examples of uppercut
Usyk’s movement was good in the May meeting, but he still got tagged by several big uppercuts from Fury.
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Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Some fans have tried to point out instances in which the former heavyweight champ could have easily knocked out Paul with an uppercut; some have said that Tyson was biting on his gloves to keep himself from going wild in the ring.
—Ryan Morik, Fox News, 22 Nov. 2024
Super Salt Papi seasoned King Kenny with a nasty uppercut on a counter shot that sent his rival spiraling into the corner.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
Three weeks ago, Indianapolis Colts defensive tackle Grover Stewart clobbered Darnold in the helmet with a right uppercut.
—Alec Lewis, The Athletic, 24 Nov. 2024
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Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Some fans have tried to point out instances in which the former heavyweight champ could have easily knocked out Paul with an uppercut; some have said that Tyson was biting on his gloves to keep himself from going wild in the ring.
—Ryan Morik, Fox News, 22 Nov. 2024
Super Salt Papi seasoned King Kenny with a nasty uppercut on a counter shot that sent his rival spiraling into the corner.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
Three weeks ago, Indianapolis Colts defensive tackle Grover Stewart clobbered Darnold in the helmet with a right uppercut.
—Alec Lewis, The Athletic, 24 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for uppercut
Noun
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The ditch itself measured about 46 feet long and was situated near a roundhouse, suggesting that humans may have played some role in the accumulation of these amphibians.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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Over the past few months, videos of China’s humanoid robots performing bike rides, roundhouse kicks and side flips have blown up the internet, often amplified by state media as a key potential driver of economic growth.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
19 Apr. 2025
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Tyler Higbee’s ghastly knee injury in the 2023 season’s playoff game at Detroit, followed by reconstructive surgery, shouldn’t be as limiting as a year ago.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 May 2025
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Later that year, in October, Prescott got down on one knee when the two were golfing together.—
Paulina Dedaj,
FOXNews.com,
31 May 2025
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The first was a sweeping left-footed finish across goal — his trademark this season — while the second was a tap-in created by his pressing and a quick one-two with Ferran Torres.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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The one-two punch of the tariff court ruling and Nvidia’s earnings beat is putting Wall Street on track for a strong open this morning.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
29 May 2025
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Born July 4, 1916, in Los Angeles, the bobby sox and saddle shoe-wearing University of California Los Angeles graduate enjoyed swing music and wanted to become a doctor.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2025
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In a now-familiar swing of the pendulum, the man who defeated O’Dwyer in the 1968 Democratic primary for senator from liberal New York, in a year of riots and tumult, ultimately lost – not to a Republican, but to the Conservative party candidate.—
Dan Morrison,
USA Today,
28 May 2025
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Both are generously sized, boating succulent fillings and a kick of heat that’s just right.—
Carolyn Burt,
Oc Register,
29 May 2025
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Cage’s haunted delivery, contrasting powerfully with Knell’s anxious, terrified giggling, gives the scene a metaphysical kick.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
28 May 2025
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Maxi Falcon and David Martinez, who finished the game at center back on Wednesday, are likely starters with Ian Fray at right back and Noah Allen on the left.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
30 May 2025
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Games are on the left, while features like Game Notes and your game screenshot library are on the right.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
29 May 2025
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If your submission is selected for inclusion in the NPR News Quiz, you will be acknowledged in a list of contributors on NPR's website or otherwise receive appropriate credit, but failure to do so shall not be deemed a breach of your rights.—
Holly J. Morris,
NPR,
30 May 2025
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The department also threw its support behind a pending lawsuit alleging similar violations of girls’ rights in the Riverside Unified School District, said U.S. Atty.—
Hailey Branson-Potts,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2025
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The big body blow for the ECB, BCCI and cricket’s global appeal has already been delivered with the consecutive retirements of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli earlier in the month.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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Remember the body blow of injustice, and don’t get mad — get hungry.—
Pat Beall,
Sun Sentinel,
9 May 2025
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“Uppercut.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uppercut. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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