piercing
Example Sentences
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They entered the world the way babies should, with piercing cries announcing their arrival.
From Salon • May 7, 2026
Known for its colourful shop fronts and racks of jewellery, bracelets and its ear piercing services, the brand's bright purple branding is a familiar sight for millions of teens during a Saturday shop.
From BBC • Apr. 27, 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
That came with a bullish piercing line in April 2020, followed by a morning star pattern completed that November.
From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026
Aphrodite loved him; the Goddess of Love, who pierces with her shafts the hearts of gods and men alike, was fated herself to suffer that same piercing pain.
From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton
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