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pull punchesverb
To avoid using a high level of force when punching.
pull punchesverb
To word something delicately to avoid giving offense or inciting anger.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of pull punches in Chaldean Numerology is: 1
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of pull punches in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3
Examples of pull punches in a Sentence
There are domestic reasons for both of these countries right now to refuse to pull punches against each other.
Former Hewlett-Packard CEO Carly Fiorina:
Hillary Clinton lies about Benghazi, she lied about emails, she is still defending Planned Parenthood, and she is still her party's frontrunner, 2016 is going to be a fight between conservatism and a Democrat Party that is undermining the very character of this nation. We need a nominee who is going to throw every punch, not pull punches, and someone who can not stumble before he even gets into the ring.
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