pierced

Example Sentences

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Archaeologists recently uncovered jewelry that included a pierced deer tooth and beads, all carbon dated to around 11,000 years ago.

From Science Daily • May 20, 2026

Claire’s, the accessories store and mall staple that has pierced the ears of more than 131 million customers over the decades, had long built its brand with a distinctive shade of bright violet.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

"I got my ears pierced at Claire's when I was little," Taylor says, adding they now enjoy shopping at places like jewellery chain Lovisa as well.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

Every design-meets-fashion head’s dream is having a pierced mouth clutch molded out of a rigid wood, no?

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

Even though her ears were pierced like six times each, not all the holes had earrings.

From "We Were Here" by Matt De La Peña