penetrate
Example Sentences
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Because it has a strong affinity for oils, petrolatum-based eye ointments can penetrate the implant.
From Science Daily
The product is well penetrated in the oil fields in the U.S., but not internationally.
From Barron's
"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
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
