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permeate

[pur-mee-eyt] / ˈpɜr miˌeɪt /


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"And in other ways, sometimes something can permeate that you really didn't expect."

From BBC • May 22, 2026

These fields permeate every cubic centimeter of space and time.

From Science Daily • Mar. 10, 2026

Western consumers "are increasingly aligning with circular-economy principles, prioritizing lifecycle extension and reducing electronic waste" as environmental concerns permeate public debate, the authors wrote.

From Barron's • Mar. 3, 2026

The author’s financial fixations permeate every page of the book.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 27, 2026

I remember this well, because that was the soap we were issued for laundry; later on, the smell of it would permeate these rooms.

From "Farewell to Manzanar" by Jeanne Houston




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