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penetration

noun as in act of entering

noun as in mental acuteness

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A "pentest" - or penetration test - is the term for when ethical hackers are hired to assess the security of an organisation in a controlled and professional way.

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The consequences go beyond how so many business leaders and ordinary Americans have been led to expect, even fear, the penetration of AI into our lives.

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"The penetration Antman has brought to this side has been absolutely brilliant. What an impact. They just look so much more dangerous."

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Without the energy of talismanic all-rounder Stokes, England were bereft of penetration when the ball lost its hardness and pitch went to sleep.

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England's lack of penetration with the ball coupled with fitness concerns are an "ominous" sign, says former captain Michael Vaughan.

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