pierce

Example Sentences

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The noise is deafening: Horns blare, whistles pierce the piercing cold.

From Slate • Feb. 11, 2026

Stocks may find it challenging to pierce through higher longer-term bond rates heading into 2026 especially given that U.S. equities already trade at expensive valuations and broader indexes are largely led by rate-sensitive tech companies.

From Barron's • Dec. 10, 2025

Argentina enjoyed possession, but they struggled to pierce Scotland's line and new defence coach Lee Radford must have been delighted with the half-time score of 14-0, even if Juan Cruz Mallia had missed two penalties.

From BBC • Nov. 16, 2025

Before that, I gently pierce its skin with a knife, just enough to release the precious fat after it liquefies.

From Salon • Nov. 1, 2025

I shouted again, higher this time, then lower, trying to find a pitch that would pierce through the drone of the engine.

From "Educated" by Tara Westover