penetrating

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What is meant to be the most penetrating display of contemporary American art leaves one with a grim view of the state of creativity today.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026

Less-lethal munitions such as beanbag rounds are designed to spread the force of impact over a larger area, without penetrating the skin, offering officers an alternative to bullets when defending against threats.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 26, 2026

He replaced Ismaila Sarr just after Bakambu's opener, and made the leveller from a penetrating run down the right.

From Barron's • Dec. 27, 2025

This small, naturally occurring gas appears capable of penetrating the nail plate far more effectively than existing topical drugs.

From Science Daily • Dec. 7, 2025

The temperature inside the church had risen, and the penetrating odor of the candles, the incense, and the tightly packed crowd all contributed to Nivea’s fatigue.

From "The House of the Spirits: A Novel" by Isabel Allende