penetrating
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Mr. Pappalardo’s “Boomtown,” alas, offers us no such penetrating insights.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026
There are many ways to portray authoritarianism, but “Two Prosecutors” is penetrating in its depiction of a society being slowly poisoned.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026
To study its terrain, scientists must rely on radar imaging capable of penetrating the cloud layer.
From Science Daily • Feb. 12, 2026
"My eyes nearly popped out of my skull," said project lead Dr Alex Langlands, after ground penetrating radar revealed the "huge structure" in Margam Country Park.
From BBC • Jan. 11, 2026
He paused, however, at the sight of Reynie Muldoon’s penetrating stare.
From "The Mysterious Benedict Society" by Trenton Lee Stewart
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