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pervade

[per-veyd] / pərˈveɪd /


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Chilling films and Lynchian surrealism pervade the tracklist of “Be Sweet to Me,” which relies on symbolic lyricism to illustrate coming-of-age stories.

From Los Angeles Times May 29, 2026

Its technologies not only pervade the modern world; they buttress the global economy.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 28, 2026

“And I just don’t think it will be controlled. I think it will pervade the culture.”

From New York Times Feb. 4, 2024

Guinea grass, molasses grass and buffelgrass, nonnative plants brought in for cattle grazing, now pervade the pasturelands and the former plantation fields — and were among the 18 invasive species identified by the U.S.

From Salon Dec. 7, 2023

Or the organic phosphates may interact with various drugs, or with synthetic materials, food additives — who can say what else of the infinite number of man-made substances that now pervade our world?

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson

For years, researchers have been documenting the gender bias that pervades the profession.

From Salon Feb. 28, 2026

Such skittishness pervades every step of the off-site development process, said Apoorva Pasricha, chief operation officer at Cloud Apartments, a San Francisco-based start-up.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 14, 2026

In a time when contentious terminology pervades public discourse, the astute chronicling and monitoring of language is essential.

From The Wall Street Journal Oct. 14, 2025

But the Telegraph Neil McCormick awarded four stars, noting: "The overwhelming emotional mood is relief. It pervades the songs, a self-soothing blanket of gratitude that she has been rescued from solitude."

From BBC Oct. 3, 2025

Silence pervades everything until the Doorman yawns and licks his lips.

From "I Am the Messenger" by Markus Zusak

Gold and silver futures settled lower for the third consecutive day as a risk-off sentiment pervaded markets.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 25, 2026

Sources indicated there was a 'we will be fine' culture at the club - something that pervaded the club's relegation from the Premier League in 2023.

From BBC Apr. 21, 2026

Already in Algiers ahead of the historic visit, the atmosphere of an imminent celebration pervaded the air, with walls repainted, roads repaved and green spaces adorned with plants and flowerpots.

From Barron's Apr. 13, 2026

Despite the corruption that pervaded his administration, Chávez presided over resource redistribution and significant reductions in poverty levels.

From Slate Jan. 15, 2026

It was as if it had always been there, as if it would be strange for a school not to be pervaded by this half-enthralling, half-frightening miasma.

From "The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage" by Philip Pullman

Sokoloff said the previous budget crisis — the city recently faced a nearly $1-billion deficit — will be the pervading issue in the coming years.

From Los Angeles Times May 1, 2026

In retrospect, its uncompromising litmus tests and chilly demeanor were real weaknesses, creating a pervading fear that any false step could expel one from good graces, and that a return trip was always, always treacherous.

From Slate Apr. 13, 2026

Like “Bridgerton,” our “Heated Rivalry” obsession is related to a hollow longing for connection pervading society right now.

From Salon Mar. 4, 2026

By shifting the goal post, there will be a greater focus on policy implementation, driving up consumer spending, and stemming the deflationary forces that have been pervading the economy, Green says.

From Barron's Feb. 15, 2026

As if responding to his fear, a tangy copper smell snaked out of the sheath, pervading the air.

From "The Reader" by Traci Chee




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