punctuate
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Jamal Murray drained a three-pointer from almost three-quarters court at the buzzer to punctuate a chaotic final 35 seconds that included Doncic’s 13th technical foul of the season and an 8-0 run for the Nuggets.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 21, 2026
It’s obviously being used to punctuate the ending of a chapter with the show coming to a close.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 17, 2026
Throughout the series, friendship bracelets are traded, strangers become fast friends, crew members form family bonds, and surprise guests punctuate intimate backstage moments.
From BBC • Dec. 12, 2025
The frescos on the ceiling, the intricate wooden and stone carvings that punctuate the space, they’re all in perfect condition.
From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2025
A second obvious way to avoid garden paths is to punctuate a sentence properly.
From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker
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