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on the chin

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Finally, several healthcare stocks made the list despite being in a sector that has taken it on the chin this year.

From Barron's

"I think it's Morgan Rogers' shirt at this moment. You have got to do what is for the good of the team. Bellingham is going to have take it on the chin."

From BBC

"Bellingham is going to have to take it on the chin and just say 'ok, I'm going to have to change a little bit to fit in'."

From BBC

"I just thought 'this is it, this is Medomsley, just get on with it and take it on the chin'."

From BBC

Arthur was floored by a left hook flush on the chin in the second round, rising shakily to his feet on the count of eight.

From BBC