punctured

Example Sentences

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“Guidance came up short. … I think it punctured a lot of people’s belief that any company that might benefit from AI spending was effectively bulletproof,”

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

"Chat GPT told me that I'd punctured an organ and I needed to go to A&E straight away," says Abi.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

Aggressive interest-rate hikes punctured the blistering price increases that slammed the economy in 2022.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 13, 2026

But, in the great tradition of Don Rickles and roast comics everywhere, she also punctured her barbs with, “You’re the best” and “I love you.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 12, 2026

My reverie was punctured by a raucous cackling and complaining from a tiny house floating past us.

From "Jacob Have I Loved" by Katherine Paterson