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piercing

[peer-sing] / ˈpɪər sɪŋ /


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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

The Korean wolf, as described in an American newspaper in 1916, sports "piercing eyes" and "wonderful agility".

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

It blasted above the 50-week simple moving average starting with a bullish piercing line and engulfing candle in late February.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

A piercing reminder of reality follows this music of hope and reconciliation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

She heard the song of the white throated sparrow, and was soothed by the piercing refrain.

From "The Birchbark House" by Louise Erdrich




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