punctured

Example Sentences

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“Guidance came up short. … I think it punctured a lot of people’s belief that any company that might benefit from AI spending was effectively bulletproof,”

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

A tenth consecutive winning week looked locked in prior to a series of quarterly updates on Wednesday that punctured a hole in the AI trade that has powered markets higher since the end of March.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

Instead, France's dreams of a full house were punctured by an extraordinary 50-40 defeat in Scotland last weekend.

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026

“Iran’s strikes on the Gulf economies have punctured the perceived security and stability of the region,” said Jason Tuvey, deputy chief emerging markets economist at Capital Economics.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 2026

When he punctured the tin, the contents exploded in his face, covering us with a fizzy brown juice.

From "The Glass Castle" by Jeannette Walls