punctuating
- present participle of punctuate.
Example Sentences
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Even Marin’s incessant flippancy and Chong’s “maaan”s punctuating every other sentence become enjoyable the more time one spends with them.
From Salon ● Apr. 18, 2026
Jabs were scarce; instead, the fight descended into clinches from Clarke and heavy leaning from TKV, with lunging, telegraphed punches punctuating the action.
From BBC ● Nov. 29, 2025
“I’m holding and I will buy more tomorrow! already 30k shares. LET’S GO,” one wrote, punctuating the statement with a large number of exclamation points.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 22, 2025
A final three dropped cleanly through the net, punctuating the outburst.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 25, 2025
Mr. Remora jabbed a finger in Emily’s direction, punctuating every word.
From "Book Scavenger" by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman
