Example Sentences
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It featured a futuristic barren desert-like landscape filled with sand punctuated by large colored glass bulbs that resemble marbles.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2026
And sure enough, his inflammatory words have punctuated the carefully crafted image of unity at this crucial gathering.
From BBC ● Jul. 7, 2026
The episode punctuated how reflexively we latch onto the idea of weakness as the primary outgrowth of racial injustice.
From Salon ● Jun. 19, 2026
The milestone came as mediator Pakistan delivered a message to Iran's supreme leader following weeks of indirect negotiations punctuated by tit-for-tat threats and sporadic exchanges of fire.
From Barron's ● Jun. 7, 2026
As they drew nearer, an odd rattling noise reached their ears, punctuated by what sounded like minor explosions.
From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling
