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permeate

[pur-mee-eyt] / ˈpɜr miˌeɪt /


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I think this shift shows, first of all, how much culture really does permeate the Supreme Court.

From Slate • Jun. 18, 2026

In our experience, some of this is because the Lake Wobegon effect tends to permeate the C-suite: Most every executive thinks their company is above average.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

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

From BBC • May 22, 2026

"There may be some particular Canadian folklore that comes with it -- some of the values of the co-founders that are going to permeate," she said.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

No matter how well our rabbi thought he could keep secrets, word would permeate through the congregation like the aroma of spice from besamim.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros




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