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infiltration

[in-fil-tray-shuhn] / ˌɪn fɪlˈtreɪ ʃən /






NOUN
seepage
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James Scobie KC, representing Lavrynovych, said he was a "complete and utter foot soldier" and "fodder for this type of infiltration".

From BBC ● Jun. 19, 2026

It is a paranoid reflex that turns any hint of infiltration into proof of betrayal.

From Salon ● Apr. 25, 2026

Though he tarnished royal prestige, many believe his infiltration of the czar’s inner circle was a mere symptom of a broader moral breakdown in which organized religion faltered and extreme views proliferated across Russia.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 17, 2026

"We show that increased infiltration of T cells that are attacking tumor cells translates into a therapeutic benefit for patients with glioblastoma," said Chiocca, who is also a co-senior author of the study.

From Science Daily ● Mar. 20, 2026

It is an infiltration of intellects, an inflammation.

From "The Lives of a Cell" by Lewis Thomas


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