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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Getty Images The one-two punch of strong earnings and tame inflation helped propel the S&P 500 to a positive week — despite the latest tariff news on Friday putting a slight damper on the action.
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Zev Fima, CNBC, 19 July 2025
By Julie Appleby | KFF Health News Most of the 24 million people in Affordable Care Act health plans face a potential one-two punch next year — double-digit premium increases along with a sharp drop in the federal subsidies that most consumers depend on to buy the coverage, also known as Obamacare.
—Kff Health News, Oc Register, 18 July 2025
President Trump and Congress have delivered a one-two punch by pairing pro-growth tax policy with reductions in the growth in spending.
—Paul Winfree, National Review, 17 July 2025
He's been especially devastating against lefties, helping give the club a potent one-two combination with Rob Refsnyder.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 16 July 2025
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Zev Fima, CNBC, 19 July 2025
By Julie Appleby | KFF Health News Most of the 24 million people in Affordable Care Act health plans face a potential one-two punch next year — double-digit premium increases along with a sharp drop in the federal subsidies that most consumers depend on to buy the coverage, also known as Obamacare.
—Kff Health News, Oc Register, 18 July 2025
President Trump and Congress have delivered a one-two punch by pairing pro-growth tax policy with reductions in the growth in spending.
—Paul Winfree, National Review, 17 July 2025
He's been especially devastating against lefties, helping give the club a potent one-two combination with Rob Refsnyder.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 16 July 2025
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“One-two.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/one-two. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.
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