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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

Notice bottoms in this possible cup were formed with positive candlestick patterns, including a bullish morning star and piercing line in the summer of 2024 and spring of 2025.

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026

Gulf allies have also expressed their frustration with Washington as Iran has attacked oil refineries, hotels and other civilian targets, piercing the narrative that Gulf nations are safe places for business within a turbulent region.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 14, 2026

"The most obvious indicator of device quality is the shape of the resonances and we want them to be deep and narrow, like a needle piercing through the signal background," Erikson said.

From Science Daily • Feb. 24, 2026

Her eyes had lost their vagueness now and looked at Hazel with piercing clarity.

From "Breadcrumbs" by Anne Ursu




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