penetratingly
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If the timing of the work initially seemed overly measured — artificially rather than penetratingly slow — the pace soon settles in.
From New York Times ● Apr. 17, 2022
Didion writes coolly, penetratingly and self-revealingly about losing her husband and the mysterious illness of her only daughter.
From The Guardian ● Oct. 4, 2016
It is the penetratingly spiritual Estonian composer’s portrait of the City of Angels, with emphasis exclusively on heavenly beings.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 28, 2016
Thomas’s re-creation of the participants is based on historical accounts, but it’s her penetratingly imaginative insight that creates the sense of reality in these most bizarre circumstances.
From Washington Post ● Aug. 7, 2015
Elinor looked at him so penetratingly that Meggie wouldn't have been surprised to see a hole suddenly appear in his forehead.
From "Inkheart" by Cornelia Funke
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