piercing
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The Korean wolf, as described in an American newspaper in 1916, sports "piercing eyes" and "wonderful agility".
From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026
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
Even its piercing eyes are crafted from vehicle bearings, completing a sculpture that is both intricate and awesome.
From Barron's • Feb. 26, 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 music began: a breath of strings, then a whisper of voices, chanting, soft as silk, but somehow piercing.
From "Educated" by Tara Westover
Vocabulary lists containing piercing
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
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