pervade
Example Sentences
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But a far stronger feeling pervaded fields such as this one: That for now, as in the past, one simply had to work because everything counted on it.
From Los Angeles Times
The smell of fresh leather goods pervades the air.
From BBC
Reverence for the military—and the opportunities it brings—pervade the state.
But an air of sadness pervades the grand staircases and halls of the Rand Club.
Reflecting on the tension, Luhrmann acknowledged the deep-seated sorrow and public outcry pervading Paris.
From Seattle Times
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