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punctuated
1. adj. Having punctuation
punctuate
1. v. To add punctuation to.
That occurrence of "its" needs to be punctuated.
2. v. To add or to interrupt at regular intervals.
My father punctuated his tirade with thumps on the desk.
3. v. To emphasize; to stress.

Example Sentences

The Treasurer's budget speech was punctuated by regular shouts of "Hear, hear!" from members on his side of the House.

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