penetrate
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Since longer wavelengths of light can penetrate deeper into the body, a protein that responds to near-infrared light could allow researchers to reach cells that are otherwise difficult to access.
From Science Daily • Apr. 9, 2026
Like De Zerbi, Postecoglou opted for a risky short-passing game that looked to penetrate teams through central play.
From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026
The modular low-cost architecture platform enables multi-product development to penetrate the market for electric scooters priced below INR125,000 and build scale, the analysts say.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026
That has allowed the U.S. to establish “localized air superiority across the southern flank of the Iranian coast and penetrate their defenses with overwhelming precision and firepower,” Caine said.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 4, 2026
The Pe-2’s machine guns often jammed, and their bullets weren’t always strong enough to penetrate the armor of Luftwaffe fighter aircraft.
From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein
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