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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Dejan Kulusevski switched off, letting Kerkez work a one-two with Justin Kluivert and run through.
—Liam Tharme, New York Times, 28 Oct. 2025
Fergie, whose musical history with Cris goes back to 2007, flew in from Los Angeles, made a rare return to the stage to deliver a one-two punch of hits.
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Mesidor has formed a formidable one-two punch on the Hurricanes’ defensive line with Rueben Bain Jr.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 25 Oct. 2025
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Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 29 Oct. 2025
Dejan Kulusevski switched off, letting Kerkez work a one-two with Justin Kluivert and run through.
—Liam Tharme, New York Times, 28 Oct. 2025
Fergie, whose musical history with Cris goes back to 2007, flew in from Los Angeles, made a rare return to the stage to deliver a one-two punch of hits.
—Shaheem Reid, VIBE.com, 27 Oct. 2025
Mesidor has formed a formidable one-two punch on the Hurricanes’ defensive line with Rueben Bain Jr.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 25 Oct. 2025
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