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Meanings of first punch in English

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Usage of first punch in English
1
He didn't land the first punch, but his fist grazed Seth's jaw.
Darkest Mercy
2
I lost consciousness after the first punch, and again later in the attack.
The Irish Times
3
There are times when it's right to throw the first punch.'
Amagansett
4
It was underhanded, but I got the first punch in immediately.
Self's punishment
5
Andy threw the first punch, and Galileo ably dodged out of the way.
While galileo preys
6
If Garth threw the first punch, there was no way J.D.
Don't cry
7
The first punch June actually landed was a knock out punch.
Armadillo Fists
8
I steered the first punch outward right and used the momentum to sidestep left.
Altered carbon
9
When he finally threw his first punch, she wasn't able to block in time.
Armadillo Fists
10
She also said she believed Martin threw the first punch.
Ebony
11
Crown prosecutor Danny Boyle said Pinikera threw the first punch.
News.com.au
12
Milverton's first punch caught Devlin behind the neck, stunning him.
Hostile intent
13
He was famous for knocking out American Crawford Grimsley with his first punch in 1997.
Radio NZ
14
Seton Hall wasted no time landing the first punch.
Reuters
15
I love the sigh that a risen loaf makes when I first punch it down.
The Storyteller
16
He probably won't see who threw the first punch.
Proven guilty
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