How to Use pack a punch/wallop in a Sentence

pack a punch/wallop

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  • Some of these storms could pack a punch with high winds up to 60 mph.
    — Kxas-Tv (nbc5), Dallas News, 8 Sep. 2023
  • Of course, Klum knows how to pack a punch with or without clothes.
    — Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 1 Aug. 2022
  • For the first time, the thinnest laptops now pack a punch that belies their weight.
    — Mike Feibus, USA TODAY, 31 Mar. 2021
  • Adams has done this before in short pieces that pack a punch.
    — Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2021
  • The dough’s crisp, the jalapeños pack a punch, and your box comes with little cups of salsa to drizzle on top.
    — Dallas News, 13 Jan. 2022
  • Below, shop the best dainty necklaces that still pack a punch.
    — Charlotte Diamond, Vogue, 24 Sep. 2021
  • Carrie knew that the right pair of shoes could pack a punch and elevate an outfit.
    — Sarah Spellings, Vogue, 8 Nov. 2021
  • The neat peat pots can sit on the window sill or on a countertop and will pack a punch for any homemade meals.
    — Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 7 Dec. 2023
  • And while you might be tempted to scoop one up, these relatives of the Portuguese man o' war pack a punch.
    — Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 20 Mar. 2024
  • These storms will likely pack a punch with a threat for damaging winds.
    — Kxas-Tv (nbc5), Dallas News, 21 June 2023
  • Highs: 58-62 With enough sun and warming in the morning, storms that pop up in the afternoon could pack a punch with strong winds and small hail.
    — David Streit, Washington Post, 6 Apr. 2023
  • Made with full spectrum CBD oil, these gummies are potent and pack a punch.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 15 Dec. 2022
  • Simply put, this 1,250-watt microwave is designed to pack a punch.
    — Caroline Delbert, Popular Mechanics, 22 Oct. 2020
  • But save some room because there’s two more to come of each expression in the coming year, and these whiskeys pack a punch.
    — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 12 Jan. 2023
  • For such small socks, these no-shows sure pack a punch with their multiple features.
    — Lauren Breedlove, Travel + Leisure, 28 Mar. 2023
  • There's also a small chance that storms that crop up will pack a punch mainly south of Interstate 10.
    — Jay R. Jordan, Chron, 14 Apr. 2021
  • Her moves weren't bad either—LeAnn can certainly pack a punch!
    — Olivia Evans, Women's Health, 23 June 2023
  • Some of those storms could pack a punch, with damaging wind gusts, deadly lightning and heavy rain.
    — Leigh Morgan, al, 7 July 2022
  • Simply put, this year is all about mixing it up with timeless designs that still pack a punch.
    — Ariana Quihuiz, Peoplemag, 27 Dec. 2023
  • This Christmas tree might be small, but its pink color scheme and glitzy ornaments pack a punch.
    — Anna Fixsen, ELLE Decor, 11 Aug. 2023
  • These ultra-micro form factor PCs pack a punch in a small footprint.
    — K. Thor Jensen, PCMAG, 26 June 2023
  • The clips chosen here pack a punch, whether the film in question is an unsurprising choice (Custer of the West, The Searchers) or less obvious.
    — Sheri Linden, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 June 2022
  • So, any one of our voters who are out there bringing friends and family -- man, that's going to pack a punch.
    — ABC News, 14 Jan. 2024
  • These caffeine pills pack a punch with each tablet containing 200mg of pure caffeine.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 9 Aug. 2023
  • The twin edge rushers might pack a wallop that leaves their targets seeing double.
    — Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2022
  • With a face like Boba Fett’s helmet, the Ioniq 5 and its future intent pack a wallop.
    — Dan Neil, WSJ, 5 May 2022
  • One of the few complete plant proteins, chia seeds pack a punch that can help your body bounce back faster after exercising.
    — Marygrace Taylor, SELF, 30 Apr. 2022
  • But the Beats still pack a punch with their sound and provide decent active noise cancellation.
    — Chris Welch, The Verge, 21 Feb. 2023
  • These gummies pack a punch with their potent and pure delta 8 THC, which delivers a smooth and uplifting high.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 8 July 2023
  • Condensed cruises can still pack a punch with stops at some of the world's most exciting ports — even on itineraries of just a few days.
    — Paul Brady, Travel + Leisure, 1 Mar. 2021

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