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piercing

[peer-sing] / ˈpɪər sɪŋ /


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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

Even its piercing eyes are crafted from vehicle bearings, completing a sculpture that is both intricate and awesome.

From Barron's • Feb. 26, 2026

Servin remembered her daughter as a bubbly toddler with piercing blue eyes who wriggled with delight at the sight of Elmo.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 25, 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

Please answer the following question in detail: on the day of our meeting at the post office, what type of piercing did the postal employee have?

From "What If It's Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera




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