penetrate
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Investors seem increasingly spooked by Mythos, a forthcoming Anthropic model that the company has said is so powerful it could penetrate existing cyber defenses if it’s misused by bad actors.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 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
At the same time, it can penetrate many materials, including fabrics, plastics, wood, and even thin walls, similar to X-rays.
From Science Daily • Mar. 17, 2026
That has allowed the U.S. to establish “localized air superiority across the southern flank of the Iranian coast and penetrate their defenses with overwhelming precision and firepower,” Caine said.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 4, 2026
Like there was a dark cloud of rank, revolting air around me that no one wanted to penetrate for fear of excruciating pain or agonizing injury.
From "Ida B" by Katherine Hannigan
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