penetration

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Similarly, Section 301 tariffs on Chinese imports reduced import penetration across heavily affected sectors and were associated with increases in domestic production in several industries.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 18, 2026

There is strong growth in payments activity and consumer lending, they write, pointing to potential for further expansion from Indonesia’s large underbanked population and a low lending penetration rate among users.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

That was most likely through long-standing technical penetration of the Iranian communications systems as well as human spies on the ground, often run by Mossad.

From BBC • Mar. 2, 2026

That was at a time when electric-vehicle penetration of new-car sales was lower, though.

From Barron's • Mar. 2, 2026

“The bacteria in Will’s lungs are deeply colonized. Antibiotic penetration into lung tissue requires time for any drug.”

From "Five Feet Apart" by Rachael Lippincott