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Recent Examples of punctuate Breaks in the game were punctuated by tribute videos. Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2025 The somber towering walls of the DPRK embassy in Beijing reflect this nostalgia where they are punctuated at one juncture by a small photographic exhibit behind a glass case. Saleem H. Ali, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025 The site offered a pastoral canvas, with slender pines to punctuate the morning light and a gentle hill that cradles the setting sun. Sam Cochran, Architectural Digest, 9 July 2025 Andy Pages also booted a ball in center field during a four-run rally from the Royals (39-44) in the fifth, an inning that was punctuated by a three-run, two-out homer from Pasquantino to center. Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 28 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for punctuate
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Verb
  • However, unlike Biden’s orders--which routinely expanded whole-of-government regulatory frameworks--Trump’s 2025 orders emphasize dismantling Biden-era rulings and forcing courts to test the limits of streamlining frameworks.
    Clyde Wayne Crews Jr, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
  • The All-England Club Lawn Tennis Club emphasizes good sportsmanship and respect for everyone involved in the Grand Slam.
    Skyler Caruso, People.com, 1 July 2025
Verb
  • The controversy highlights a fundamental vulnerability in decentralized prediction markets.
    Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025
  • This situation highlights the importance of staying vigilant and persistent when dealing with travel companies.
    Christopher Elliott The Travel Troubleshooter, Sun Sentinel, 7 July 2025
Verb
  • Murray stressed that rodent populations can harm humans and wildlife.
    William Tong, Chicago Tribune, 12 July 2025
  • The report stresses that this would need to be quickly explored, approved, and set in motion on an expedited basis.
    Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 12 July 2025
Verb
  • The concert also features work by Johannes Brahms and Carl Maria von Weber.
    Sheila Regan, Twin Cities, 11 July 2025
  • This jar candle has a lovely fragrance reminiscent of a tropical island, featuring citrus, florals and vanilla elements.
    BestReviews, Mercury News, 10 July 2025

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“Punctuate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/punctuate. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.

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