piercing
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Mr. Simms is a writer of piercing insight and concision.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026
Yet another “no,” the song’s final word, becomes its own tiny sonic event—wavering then piercing, sliding way up in pitch, more released than sung.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 11, 2026
The Welsh Government says it is monitoring the implementation of mandatory licencing schemes for acupuncture, dry needling, body piercing, electrolysis, tattooing and semi-permanent makeup and this "will inform any potential future extension to other procedures".
From BBC ● Jul. 5, 2026
Drills can be heard piercing the cement until someone shouts "Silence!" with a raised fist.
From Barron's ● Jul. 4, 2026
But I do remember the piercing look she gave me as if she were actually going inside my head.
From "How the García Girls Lost Their Accents" by Julia Alvarez
A 20-year-old with ear piercings and ripped skinny jeans, Johnson oozed charisma; his profile on the app skyrocketed.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 1, 2026
Women in headscarves and long coats share the sidewalk with groups of young men and women in baggy jeans with body piercings and tattoos.
From BBC ● Apr. 23, 2026
Since his 2017 mixtape debut, Carti has captivated rap fans for the feral intensity of his sound and his Suicide-riffing album art, facial piercings and occult mystique.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 17, 2025
What about in vitro fertilization treatments or ear piercings?
From Slate ● Feb. 12, 2025
Shaved, various piercings, fat tribal tattoo around his left arm—the usual tough-guy shit.
From "Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet" by Joanne Proulx
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