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piercing

[peer-sing] / ˈpɪər sɪŋ /


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They entered the world the way babies should, with piercing cries announcing their arrival.

From Salon • May 7, 2026

Known for its colourful shop fronts and racks of jewellery, bracelets and its ear piercing services, the brand's bright purple branding is a familiar sight for millions of teens during a Saturday shop.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

Lowery explores the wounds inflicted by fame’s piercing orbit, implying that absolution isn’t attained by climbing stardom’s echelons, but by falling just before reaching the top, hitting every last regret on the way down.

From Salon • Apr. 24, 2026

This minaudière from Schiaparelli features a gold-plated metal chain and rhinestone piercing, bringing the idea of a statement bag to levels unheard of.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

A piercing whistle sounded, and Ayanna’s face grew worried.

From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia




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