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Meanings of Pierce in English

Portuguese
franklin pierce
Catalan
franklin pierce
Spanish
franklin pierce

14Th President of the United States (1804-1869)

franklin pierce
Spanish
clavar

Penetrate or cut through with a sharp instrument.

clavar
Synonyms
Examples for "thrust"
Examples for "thrust"
1
The essential thrust of the latest National Competitiveness Council report is clear.
The Irish Times
2
Pressing his case now thrust the issue into the 2016 presidential campaign.
Reuters
3
That is the fundamental thrust of a new Government report on retirement.
The Irish Times
4
It is into this tense political situation that Eragon finds himself thrust.
Brisingr
5
Dear Jesse, Transforming laws has been a major thrust of feminist work.
Feminist dot com
Usage of Pierce in English
1
The political contest ended in the autumn in favor of Mr. Pierce.
History of the Negro Race in America from 1619 to 1880. Vol. 2 /...
2
A federal prosecutor was also due to arrive today, Mr Pierce said.
The Irish Times
3
An' Nick Pierce, an' Luelly Waite, an' Adoniram Saouthwick, an' Henry Garrison?
The New Annotated H. P. Lovecraft
4
However Pierce was never charged criminally and continues to deny any involvement.
News.com.au
5
Ambassador Karen Pierce said, with her French and German counterparts beside her.
Reuters
6
Seymour Pierce analyst Sam Wahab said the deal was positive for Bayfield.
Reuters
7
The following letter from Ex-President Pierce is in the same misleading strain:
The Great Conspiracy, Volume 3
8
And once more Major Pierce and I are in the same choir.
Army Letters from an Officer's Wife, 1871-1888
9
Back in the sleeping town the clock in Pierce's Tower struck two.
Blazed Trail Stories, and Stories of the Wild Life
10
Colm Pierce was called in from Ireland to replace the unfortunate 22-year-old.
The Irish Times
11
Other partygoers nearby, having overheard Mrs. Pierce's concern, started looking, as well.
The family man
12
Tory had been three years old when Pierce published his original paper.
The Sails of Tau Ceti
13
The chairman, Mr Pierce Butler, the results were in line with budgets.
The Irish Times
14
So it's still very uncertain, said analyst Freddie George at Seymour Pierce.
Reuters
15
A spokesman for Dewey declined to comment on Pierce's plans to leave.
Reuters
16
Edward L. Pierce gave the following account of the regiment to Gov.
History of the Negro Race in America from 1619 to 1880. Vol. 2 /...
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Translations for Pierce
Portuguese
franklin pierce
Pierce through the time
Pierce across language varieties
United Kingdom
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United States of America
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