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punctuate
verb
Insert punctuation marks into
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ˈpʌŋktjuːeɪt
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verb
Insert punctuation marks into
verb
Interrupt periodically
“Her sharp questions punctuated the speaker's drone”
verb
To stress, single out as important
“Dr. Jones emphasizes exercise in addition to a change in diet”
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Her sharp questions punctuated the speaker's drone
Dr. Jones emphasizes exercise in addition to a change in diet
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