pierced

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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

I struggled to regain my composure after the first shock wave pierced my heart.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 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

Heather—who is so lucky—got her ears pierced for Christmas, so we’ve got to hit Claire’s for new earrings.

From "Blended" by Sharon M. Draper