penetrating

Example Sentences

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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

While the earlier collection exhibition felt scattershot and left one with only a hazy sense of what the museum represents, this display offers a penetrating overview in miniature.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 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

The deuton, however, had twice the heft of the proton but not the additional charge, so it should be better at penetrating a target’s electromagnetic field.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik