puncture
noun
the act of piercing or perforating, as with a pointed instrument or object.
have punctured
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present perfectof puncture.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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“Iran’s strikes on the Gulf economies have punctured the perceived security and stability of the region,” said Jason Tuvey, deputy chief emerging markets economist at Capital Economics.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 3, 2026
In a possible preview of the Big 12 championship game, Baylor handed Oklahoma a 27-14 loss that may have punctured the Sooners’ College Football Playoff hopes.
From New York Times ● Nov. 13, 2021
Merely mentioning science seemed to have punctured the emotional appeal and cooled the warm glow.
From BBC ● Dec. 11, 2019
Two losses in fourballs, both partnered with Woods, have punctured the “Captain America” aura earned from high-energy performances in 2014 and 2016 where Reed won six of nine matches and lost just once.
From Washington Times ● Sep. 29, 2018
Well, Uncle Ike, you have punctured our tire again.
From Peck's Uncle Ike and The Red Headed Boy 1899 by George W. (George Wilbur) Peck
