piercing
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She returned to skating in 2024 on her own terms, with a new look that included a halo hairstyle and a “smiley” piercing in the tissue connecting her upper lip to her gums.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2026
But just then, a piercing pink light appears outside, and a low, opaque mist begins to creep through the seams of your tent.
From Salon ● Aug. 17, 2026
In a fire, any person expects to hear the piercing blare of a smoke alarm, yet not a single detector sounded that night.
From Slate ● Aug. 11, 2026
New piercing hubs now rolling out feature Claire’s new hero shade of lilac; bigger, comfier chairs than the ones of my youth; and an Inspiration Bar to help customers design their “ear stacks.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 7, 2026
The Old Man of the Moon looked at Haiyi, his black eyes piercing.
From "When the Sea Turned to Silver" by Grace Lin
Women in headscarves and long coats share the sidewalk with groups of young men and women in baggy jeans with body piercings and tattoos.
From BBC ● Apr. 23, 2026
How to Trade the War: Avoid Gimmicky Strategies and Overheated Assets Why you ought to consider drastic investing moves the same way you should think about body piercings or tattoos.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 25, 2026
In therapy with Arisu, Niragi still looks almost the same – wearing a busy patterned-shirt, face scarred and with nose and brow piercings.
From Salon ● Sep. 26, 2025
What about in vitro fertilization treatments or ear piercings?
From Slate ● Feb. 12, 2025
To my left, a guy with more piercings than a pincushion stands behind a counter, staring at me.
From "Will Grayson, Will Grayson" by John Green and David Levithan
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