puncture
noun
the act of piercing or perforating, as with a pointed instrument or object.
was puncturing
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past progressiveof puncture.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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Throughout his work, Mr. Gutman was attuned to the fact that he was puncturing long-held beliefs about venerated figures.
From New York Times ● May 18, 2016
Some supporters have also claimed that he was puncturing harmful barriers on intelligence-sharing between the two allies.
From Washington Post ● Jul. 24, 2015
It was puncturing Switzerland’s defenses, exposing it to bad influences.
From The New Yorker ● Sep. 15, 2008
His old job was puncturing cliches; here he recycles them.
From Time Magazine Archive
Over his funnel-shaped cheeks the brisk activity had spread a flaky beard like snow, and piled on the top of his head a greasy fleece that the rain was puncturing with little holes.
From Under Fire: the story of a squad by Fitzwater Wray
