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piercing

[peer-sing] / ˈpɪər sɪŋ /


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That started a current weekly double-bottom base with a bullish piercing line candle the week ended April 11, 2025, and the lows earlier in April.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

Besides ear piercing, Claire's also lacked offerings like make-up lessons to entice people into stores.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

Instead, he explores the wounds inflicted by fame’s piercing orbit, implying that absolution isn’t attained by climbing stardom’s echelons, but by falling just before reaching the top, hitting every last regret on the way down.

From Salon • Apr. 24, 2026

This minaudière from Schiaparelli features a gold-plated metal chain and rhinestone piercing, bringing the idea of a statement bag to levels unheard of.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

But the moment was interrupted by something shrill and peculiar piercing the night.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan




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