pierced

Example Sentences

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“Her heart was pierced because of what she would see,” Wille said, in what struck me as a moment of restrained insight.

From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026

Over time, they became emboldened, and at least one pierced both eggs.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 2, 2026

"He had tattoos and he had his lip pierced and as someone who was into all that stuff myself, I was like, yeah, you look pretty cool."

From BBC • Jan. 31, 2026

For the giant is motionless, and its chest is pierced with an ominous spear that rises 3,000 feet into the sky.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 30, 2026

“You showed me who I was inside. For that, you have my thanks. I’ve pierced it into my skin so I’ll never forget it.”

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros