penetrate
Example Sentences
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"The counter argument here is that small targets have less impact if they are penetrated," says Prof Alan Woodward from Surrey University, a computer security expert.
From BBC
They will see a building dedicated to James T. Kirk; they will hear hints of the original theme music penetrating the soundtrack.
By the time we covered the walls and windows of the Clark Street room with dark fabrics and draperies, nary a ray of sunlight could penetrate inside.
From Literature
Shake Shack said inclement weather in some of its most heavily penetrated markets hurt sales during the recent quarter, resulting in lower than expected revenue.
He died of a heart attack at 37, leaving behind pieces on pop culture that also functioned as penetrating social critique.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
