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penetrate

[pen-i-treyt] / ˈpɛn ɪˌtreɪt /




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Permafrost degradation may also weaken mountain slopes and allow water to penetrate deeper into fractures.

From Barron's Sep. 4, 2026

The frequencies from the BioCharger’s three coils and light from the tubes are said to penetrate the user’s cell walls to balance their cellular makeup, creating relaxation, clarity and, ultimately, fulfilling the user’s desired “recipe.”

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 2, 2026

“Microsoft wasn’t giving much of an off-ramp, and they were dropping their security package during a critical time for nonprofits, when we’re seeing A.I.’s ability to penetrate more organizational infrastructure,” said Weiner.

From Slate Aug. 18, 2026

They also work at a low frequency and are able to penetrate buildings and elevators and particularly hospitals - which can have thickened walls to protect people from X-rays and other radiation.

From BBC Aug. 14, 2026

With this unique ability to penetrate the unknown and rare talent for expressing it through art, the artist-shaman gained control over the forces hidden in human beings and nature.

From "History of Art, Volume 1" by H.W. Janson

Another idea is that heat penetrates beneath the surface, builds pressure, and eventually releases a shell of dust into space.

From Science Daily Mar. 21, 2026

He’s been drilling holes in the concrete walls with the large red contraption, which comes with a small attached vacuum that sucks up concrete dust as it penetrates the wall.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 1, 2025

UV radiation is emitted by the Sun and penetrates the Earth's atmosphere.

From BBC Jul. 19, 2024

One study, conducted on participants who did a series of squats designed to make their quadriceps sore, suggested that moist heat penetrates deeper into tissue faster and works more quickly than dry heat.

From Seattle Times Jun. 3, 2024

The windows are so thick with grime that almost no light penetrates them.

From "Insurgent" by Veronica Roth

The Scottish arm of Operation Venetic has resulted in more than 60 arrests since 2020 when the National Crime Agency penetrated a secret communications system used by criminals.

From BBC Aug. 26, 2026

In one fell swoop, The Beatles penetrated two more demographics.

From Salon Aug. 5, 2026

As law, policy and regulation have penetrated deeper into every facet of life, the First Amendment right “to petition the government for the redress of grievances” has become of utmost importance.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 9, 2026

According to the research team, the comet's upper layers likely shielded the methane ice until solar heating penetrated deeper into the icy interior.

From Science Daily Jun. 4, 2026

An Indian text written the same year that Rome fell—476 AD—shows the influence of Greek, Egyptian, and Babylonian mathematics, brought by Alexander as he penetrated Indian lands.

From "Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea" by Charles Seife

Companies are boosting their usage of AI, with the technology now penetrating one in five U.S. businesses, per the U.S.

From MarketWatch Jul. 8, 2026

The long-range Ukrainian drones now penetrating deep inside the country.

From BBC Jun. 7, 2026

Nothing is more sublime than transitioning from Jimin’s penetrating vocals of “You know how we do!” on “2.0” directly to the deep reverberations of the ancient bell that soothe and reset.

From Salon Jun. 5, 2026

In terms of penetrating the code of silence, “the police are easier to crack than firefighters,” she added.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 23, 2026

Donovan assured Eifler he’d be given a new assignment, one just as dangerous, penetrating Japanese-held territory in Korea.

From "Bomb" by Steve Sheinkin




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