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penetrate

[pen-i-treyt] / ˈpɛn ɪˌtreɪt /




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But once you manage to penetrate the market, that’s when we believe that many changes will come in this cacao sector.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

Like sunlight, the lamps emit two different types of ultraviolet wavelengths: UVA, which are longer and penetrate more deeply into the skin, and UVB, which are shorter and more easily burn the outer layers.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

While this method is non-destructive, standard CT scanners cannot penetrate the dense structure of large fossils.

From Science Daily • Apr. 26, 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

Moreover, the detector would have to be in space, because gamma rays cannot penetrate the atmosphere.

From "A Brief History of Time: And Other Essays" by Stephen Hawking




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