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piercing

[peer-sing] / ˈpɪər sɪŋ /


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Gulf allies have also expressed their frustration with Washington as Iran has attacked oil refineries, hotels and other civilian targets, piercing the narrative that Gulf nations are safe places for business within a turbulent region.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 14, 2026

"What makes my mood so much better is that I take videos and photos of myself and post them," she said, her nose piercing visible.

From Barron's • Mar. 3, 2026

Servin remembered her daughter as a bubbly toddler with piercing blue eyes who wriggled with delight at the sight of Elmo.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 25, 2026

"The most obvious indicator of device quality is the shape of the resonances and we want them to be deep and narrow, like a needle piercing through the signal background," Erikson said.

From Science Daily • Feb. 24, 2026

The goddess met his gaze directly, eyes piercing.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray




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