penetrate
Example Sentences
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No one was seriously hurt, but it had the potential to be catastrophic because of the presence of a highly toxic chemical on-site that can penetrate skin, officials said.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026
However, during particularly intense events, some particles can penetrate the atmosphere, where they have the potential to take out power grids or communication networks.
From Barron's • May 19, 2026
Too thick and light will not be able to penetrate to all of the molecules enough within it.
From BBC • May 7, 2026
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
He loped steadily along, and the swarms of midges and stinging insects could not penetrate his matted hair.
From "The Book of Three" by Lloyd Alexander
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