How to Use perforation in a Sentence

perforation

noun
  • There will no longer be a rip tie perforation in the lid.
    Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 15 Dec. 2022
  • In VistaVision, each frame was eight perfs (perforations) wide, and the frames were side by side.
    David Canfield, EW.com, 4 Nov. 2019
  • Drivers had to slow down to 20mph each time a perforation was made, and even then, the system wasn’t foolproof.
    Larry Printz, Ars Technica, 6 Jan. 2020
  • IUDs can also cause perforation, which is when the device pushes through the wall of your uterus.
    Korin Miller, SELF, 20 July 2018
  • Plus the perforations in between the breasts, as well as along the back, really help with airflow.
    Rozalynn S. Frazier, SELF, 4 Mar. 2020
  • The navy straps perforation holes now come in varying sizes, which is a nod to the early Monaco models of the’70s.
    Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 30 Mar. 2022
  • Then there’s perforation, when an IUD starts to migrate through the uterine walls.
    Jessica Shepherd, SELF, 8 Sep. 2018
  • Open the package and remove the swab, a long Q-tip with a perforation mark halfway down its handle.
    Elaine Ayala, ExpressNews.com, 12 Dec. 2020
  • This pair does the trick perfectly, with a honeycomb-like perforation across the entire top of the shoe.
    Stefanie Waldek, Travel + Leisure, 1 Feb. 2023
  • Where the hole had been there was now an irregular, scarred area, but no signs of any perforation.
    Douglas G. Adler, Discover Magazine, 14 Dec. 2021
  • What to look for when shopping for the best grill basket ✔️ Size: Consider the overall surface area of the basket and the size of the perforations or slots.
    Eva Bleyer, Good Housekeeping, 24 Mar. 2023
  • If left unchecked, typhoid can cause internal bleeding, perforation of the gut and, in up to a fifth of cases, death.
    The Economist, 26 Apr. 2018
  • Things got more complicated when the perforations were on the upstream portion of the ball.
    Jenn Stroud Rossmann, The Atlantic, 15 Sep. 2017
  • The perforations are meant to encourage airflow, the shoe is shaped with arch support in mind, and the nodes are supposed to massage and increase blood flow to the sole of your foot.
    Sara Coughlin, SELF, 15 Mar. 2023
  • Reduced blood flow in the intestines caused by cocaine can lead to ulcers and perforations.
    Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 17 May 2017
  • Loose powder is dusted across the surface, passing through the perforations to provide outlines to guide the artist.
    Cammy Brothers, WSJ, 14 June 2019
  • First, a 90-gallon steel bucket with sieve-like perforations was lowered into one of the tanks on a cable.
    Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2024
  • In the uncommon event that perforation does happen and is discovered, the IUD needs to be removed.
    Korin Miller, SELF, 12 Mar. 2019
  • Instead of traditional vent openings, the E14 relies on heavy perforation in the rough shape of a city skyline to allow air to flow in and out of the laptop.
    Jim Salter, Ars Technica, 20 Oct. 2020
  • The county is asking Sanpete voters to sign where the perforation is on the envelope.
    Andy Larsen, The Salt Lake Tribune, 23 Oct. 2020
  • There is a lot of perforation on the upper, so despite the thickness of the material, my feet felt cool even after a long run in warm weather.
    Allen Kim, SI.com, 8 May 2017
  • There could be other problems, like perforation of the esophagus, the stomach, or the bowels.
    Colleen Murphy, Health.com, 24 Feb. 2021
  • Use a Solid Headboard Go for a solid headboard without perforations and make sure it's attached to the bed.
    Monique Valeris, ELLE Decor, 17 May 2019
  • Food remains safely inside the basket, while juices drain out through the perforations.
    Mark Heim | Mheim@al.com, al, 3 June 2020
  • At Union Square Cafe, micro perforations in the ceiling absorb sound.
    Kate Krader, Bloomberg.com, 21 Aug. 2017
  • The device comes with a Nike sport band that's made of a soft and durable silicone material and has large perforations to keep your wrist cool throughout your long runs.
    Ellen McAlpine, Men's Health, 14 June 2023
  • According to the brand, the beloved white sneaker has a foam midsole and perforations around the toe area to provide airflow and breathability.
    Annie O’Sullivan, Good Housekeeping, 31 July 2023
  • Note: If the leather car seats have perforations, use as little liquid as possible.
    Amanda Garrity, Good Housekeeping, 31 Mar. 2020
  • Treatment is based on the severity of your perforation.
    Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 29 July 2024
  • This is particularly true if the patient develops complications such as an abscess or perforation in the colon.
    Jake Parks, Discover Magazine, 17 Oct. 2024

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