punctuate
Example Sentences
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Silence punctuates the space between us and I feel his eyes burning a hole in the top of my head.
From Literature
This piece of the journey will last approximately three or four days, punctuated by re-entry into the atmosphere -- one of the mission's most delicate maneuvers.
From Barron's
Those branches carry our eyes toward the dark masses of leaves, their green shading to black, and the brilliantly blue night sky, punctuated by numerous stars.
Her voice has a bravery to it, and she punctuates the sentence with a firm little nod.
From Literature
A slowdown could put more pressure on a struggling labor market that has averaged a slight jobs decline over the last six months, punctuated by a 92,000-job reduction in February.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
