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 middle chapters present an amazing one-two punch of how varied the series’ approach is, even while dealing with this case and this way of filming it.
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Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 11 Mar. 2025
That's when the spread of fentanyl and the COVID pandemic dealt a one-two punch, triggering a catastrophic surge of fatal overdoses.
—Brian Mann, NPR, 10 Mar. 2025
Metcalf is going to become the lead receiver next to George Pickens, giving the Steelers a massive one-two punch in the receiving department.
—William Lambers, Newsweek, 10 Mar. 2025
With the deal, reportedly worth $46 million with $26 million guaranteed, Adams joins Puka Nacua as Stafford’s one-two punch in the receiving game.
—Adam Grosbard, Orange County Register, 9 Mar. 2025
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Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 11 Mar. 2025
That's when the spread of fentanyl and the COVID pandemic dealt a one-two punch, triggering a catastrophic surge of fatal overdoses.
—Brian Mann, NPR, 10 Mar. 2025
Metcalf is going to become the lead receiver next to George Pickens, giving the Steelers a massive one-two punch in the receiving department.
—William Lambers, Newsweek, 10 Mar. 2025
With the deal, reportedly worth $46 million with $26 million guaranteed, Adams joins Puka Nacua as Stafford’s one-two punch in the receiving game.
—Adam Grosbard, Orange County Register, 9 Mar. 2025
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“One-two.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/one-two. Accessed 15 Mar. 2025.
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