What does the cryptic crossword clue "Two figures, the first of which shortly punched by a bully (8)" mean?

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Two figures, the first of which shortly punched by a bully (8)

Guardian Cryptic #29433 | 13 Across | 2024-07-12

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A in THRE[e] TEN

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