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punch in

Keyboard data into a computer, as in He was careful about punching in all the payments . [Mid-1900s]
Also, punch a or the clock . Check in at a job upon arrival, as in You have to punch in or you won't get paid , or In this office no one has to punch a clock . This usage alludes to the use of a time clock, which has a button an employee punches or strikes to record the time of arrival on a card. [1920s] Also see punch out , def. 1.

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A flurry of punches in the 11th earned his nod of approval.

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Kerr refused to say whether his party would back the SNP or Labour, telling BBC Scotland News it was like "being asked to get punched in the face or punched in the gut."

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A separate assault saw another victim pulled to the floor and "punched in the head" by the two defendants.

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Individual hair follicles were punched in by artists using a tiny needle.

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Another officer dragged Daley off Mr Bishop but was also punched in the face, before Pava spray was used on the inmates.

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