piercing
Example Sentences
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Rudolph Palmetto: I pictured him with a shock of red hair and a piercing whistle.
From Literature
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.
A piercing reminder of reality follows this music of hope and reconciliation.
"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
“The Butterfly had an ear piercing that wasn’t on era.”
From Literature
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
