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punctuated each and every word of his denial with a pound of his fist on the table
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Recent Examples of punctuated
At the same time, Greenspan's tenure was punctuated by several financial crises, including the 1987 stock market crash and the dot-com collapse in the early 2000s.
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Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
The spaces are awash in charcoal and ivory hues, punctuated by burgundy and fuchsia accents, which makes the decor feel timeless.
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Kristine Hansen,
Travel + Leisure,
22 June 2026
In addition to all the vases and tissue boxes Stephan recommends, make sure your book collection is punctuated with decorative bookends.
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Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 June 2026
Inside, noble materials, pale shades, floral wallpaper and different finishes create a decor punctuated by Dior’s signature codes.
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David Moin,
Footwear News,
16 June 2026
The necklace is punctuated by orange fire-opal cabochons and indicolite tourmalines, concealing a diamond-pavé dial at the center.
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Taylor Stoddard,
Robb Report,
16 June 2026
So generations fold into each other, grandparents appear young alongside the young people of the present, and everything is punctuated by a stunning collection of old black and white family photographs.
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Erik Pedersen,
Oc Register,
16 June 2026
The gala was also punctuated by the celebration of its annual PNW Alumni Hall of Fame induction and alumni awards.
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Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
14 June 2026
Schumer seems more focused than ever on knocking out the Maine GOP senator in the midterms after their epic clash in 2020, which punctuated a long-running competition between the two.
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Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
12 June 2026
Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
The spaces are awash in charcoal and ivory hues, punctuated by burgundy and fuchsia accents, which makes the decor feel timeless.
—
Kristine Hansen,
Travel + Leisure,
22 June 2026
In addition to all the vases and tissue boxes Stephan recommends, make sure your book collection is punctuated with decorative bookends.
—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 June 2026
Inside, noble materials, pale shades, floral wallpaper and different finishes create a decor punctuated by Dior’s signature codes.
—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
16 June 2026
The necklace is punctuated by orange fire-opal cabochons and indicolite tourmalines, concealing a diamond-pavé dial at the center.
—
Taylor Stoddard,
Robb Report,
16 June 2026
So generations fold into each other, grandparents appear young alongside the young people of the present, and everything is punctuated by a stunning collection of old black and white family photographs.
—
Erik Pedersen,
Oc Register,
16 June 2026
The gala was also punctuated by the celebration of its annual PNW Alumni Hall of Fame induction and alumni awards.
—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
14 June 2026
Schumer seems more focused than ever on knocking out the Maine GOP senator in the midterms after their epic clash in 2020, which punctuated a long-running competition between the two.
—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
12 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for punctuated
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Bryson Stott's three-run homer highlighted Philadelphia's eight-run outburst in the ninth inning and the Phillies rallied to beat the Washington Nationals 14-9 on Tuesday night.
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Effects on veterans, pets Speakers also highlighted how fireworks affect veterans, people with disabilities and pets.
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Elsewhere in the conversation, Winfrey appealed to creators’ sense of responsibility and emphasized that influence carries obligations.
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Antonella Capelli, Lectra’s president for EMEA, emphasized the growing importance of trend data in a fast-changing fashion landscape shaped by global economic and consumer shifts.
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Though Kim stressed the new warship was a completely domestic product, Leif-Eric Easley, a professor at Ewha University in Seoul, said the pace of shipbuilding could indicate otherwise.
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Shipment goals signal commercial readiness At the Munich event, CATL stressed that the product is now past the demonstration stage.
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The singer posted a video to his Instagram page that featured an excerpt from his Thursday, June 18 concert in Saratoga Springs, New York.
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