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

Iran’s Riyadh attack pierced the tranquility of that leafy enclave, which houses most foreign embassies along with thousands of expats and Saudis, including top business executives, a few ministers and even some royals.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

He told the jury he learned the injury had pierced her skin and became "concerned the diagnosis may be rabies".

From BBC • Mar. 3, 2026

Japan’s Nikkei 225 pierced the 50,000-point barrier late last month.

From Barron's • Jan. 7, 2026

Lily wore the tiny gold posts that Lydia had used when she'd pierced Lily's ears in her bathroom in the spring.

From "It All Comes Down to This" by Karen English