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punctuate

[puhngk-choo-eyt] / ˈpʌŋk tʃuˌeɪt /


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Inoue seized the opportunity to put his foot down and attacked with combinations in the final two rounds to punctuate another memorable victory.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

The earnings punctuate one of the more impressive advances for the market since the Covid pandemic.

From Barron's • Apr. 27, 2026

He used sparse lighting to create ominous atmospheres in his work that he would punctuate with distorted images and unsettling ambient noises.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 23, 2025

But the weirdest moment may be how the director decided to punctuate what was supposed to be a sober-minded press conference on Sept. 12 revealing the details of Robinson’s arrest.

From Salon • Sep. 17, 2025

“You may want to join us in here,” he said, using the Bible to punctuate the sentence.

From "We'll Fly Away" by Bryan Bliss




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