punctuate

Example Sentences

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Imagine this: The cheerful, if slightly scolding voices of the self-checkout machines punctuate the steady hum of fluorescent lights.

From Salon • Jan. 3, 2026

He used sparse lighting to create ominous atmospheres in his work that he would punctuate with distorted images and unsettling ambient noises.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 23, 2025

After USC had opened with a three-and-out, Nebraska held the ball for seven minutes and 14 plays on its first drive, before Raiola threw a third-down touchdown pass to punctuate the possession.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 1, 2025

Large murals celebrating the city's automotive history punctuate the scenery.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2025

A second obvious way to avoid garden paths is to punctuate a sentence properly.

From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker