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piercing

[peer-sing] / ˈpɪər sɪŋ /


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They entered the world the way babies should, with piercing cries announcing their arrival.

From Salon • May 7, 2026

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

From BBC • Apr. 28, 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

Notice that the pattern of higher lows made last May, July, and September, marked by a bullish piercing line, a spinning top, and a doji, was broken in March.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

The howl was piercing and so close, it felt as if it might be coming from within that very room.

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood




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