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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
The coach also addressed the heated exchanges between the benches that punctuated the match.
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Sindiswa Mabunda, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
The sound does much of the work in action sequences obscured by blinding snowstorms and flashing emergency lights, punctuated by creative acts of accidental self-harm that save our protagonists from certain death more than once.
—Katie Rife, IndieWire, 9 Sep. 2025
Jernigan wore business casual and spoke with understatement, sometimes punctuated by a rueful chuckle.
—Charles Bethea, New Yorker, 9 Sep. 2025
Each up and down motion of my legs was punctuated with a noticeable BANG as my bench slid forward, while longtimers controlled their movements toward a gentle landing.
—Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 7 Sep. 2025
Tatis homered again in Wednesday’s loss and his three-run shot on Saturday punctuated a six-run second inning.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Sep. 2025
Gibson punctuated the drive with an 8-yard touchdown run up the middle to cut the lead to 23-21.
—Jordan Neal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Sep. 2025
Hurts punctuated one score by chucking the ball into the stands and shrugging his shoulders much like his friend and mentor, Michael Jordan, who received a nice ovation when he was shown on the big screen.
—Dan Gelston, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
Burton’s 3-point play punctuated an 84-80 win over the Dallas Wings and kicked off a party.
—Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2025
Sindiswa Mabunda, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
The sound does much of the work in action sequences obscured by blinding snowstorms and flashing emergency lights, punctuated by creative acts of accidental self-harm that save our protagonists from certain death more than once.
—Katie Rife, IndieWire, 9 Sep. 2025
Jernigan wore business casual and spoke with understatement, sometimes punctuated by a rueful chuckle.
—Charles Bethea, New Yorker, 9 Sep. 2025
Each up and down motion of my legs was punctuated with a noticeable BANG as my bench slid forward, while longtimers controlled their movements toward a gentle landing.
—Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 7 Sep. 2025
Tatis homered again in Wednesday’s loss and his three-run shot on Saturday punctuated a six-run second inning.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Sep. 2025
Gibson punctuated the drive with an 8-yard touchdown run up the middle to cut the lead to 23-21.
—Jordan Neal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Sep. 2025
Hurts punctuated one score by chucking the ball into the stands and shrugging his shoulders much like his friend and mentor, Michael Jordan, who received a nice ovation when he was shown on the big screen.
—Dan Gelston, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
Burton’s 3-point play punctuated an 84-80 win over the Dallas Wings and kicked off a party.
—Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for punctuated
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The scene was highlighted by the rare format of Mahomes and Kelce taking questions at the same time.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
4 Sep. 2025
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With the place and functionality that our phones are taking, bags [have] become another kind of companion and deserve to be highlighted.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
4 Sep. 2025
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As Vevo’s Senior Manager of Talent Booking, Cynthia Todd emphasized the close partnership and trust that goes into making opportunities like these special performances come together in Live From Vevo Studios.—
Jeff Benjamin,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Martina Finken, Felde’s head of sales, emphasized how the traceable fibers are suitable for ring and open-end spinning, long staple spinning and non-wovens.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
9 Sep. 2025
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Gasly has regularly stressed his faith in Alpine this season despite its lack of performance on the track, recognizing the long-term vision in place.—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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In Maine, the state CDC reported there have been 28 cases of TB this year through the end of July, according to the Herald, but stressed there is no outbreak.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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Miami event featured teen’s work For Zaldivar, this weekend’s historic sainthood ceremony strikes a personal chord.—
Lauren Costantino
September 6,
Miami Herald,
6 Sep. 2025
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David Alaba is experienced playing in midfield and featured there in the pre-season friendlies against Leganes (behind closed doors) and WSG Tirol, but at age 33, his role in Alonso’s group is not at all clear for this season.—
Mario Cortegana,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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