penetration

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“Sweden was very early with mobile phones, with a high penetration of 3G and competition in mobile networks,” Zennström said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

Burbery further argues that Dante anticipated ideas connected to terminal velocity and crustal penetration, concepts tied to how extremely large objects behave when colliding with planets.

From Science Daily • May 11, 2026

Charging infrastructure, government policy, affordability, driving habits, and personal politics all play a role in EV penetration.

From Barron's • May 8, 2026

“If they just had come through in a team of three or four who were coordinated and trained, there absolutely would have been penetration into the ballroom,” D’Amico said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

And this is by no means all they do: their burrows aerate the soil, keep it well drained, and aid the penetration of plant roots.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson