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infiltration

[in-fil-trey-shuhn] / ˌɪn fɪlˈtreɪ ʃən /






NOUN
seepage
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James Scobie KC, representing Lavrynovych, said he was a "complete and utter foot soldier" and "fodder for this type of infiltration".

From BBC Jun. 19, 2026

"We show that increased infiltration of T cells that are attacking tumor cells translates into a therapeutic benefit for patients with glioblastoma," said Chiocca, who is also a co-senior author of the study.

From Science Daily Mar. 20, 2026

Government forces would either have to expose themselves to withering attacks in an attempt to reclaim the territory or allow an ever-increasing area to come under dissident control and armed infiltration across the country.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 15, 2026

The group said its fighters had "observed the infiltration of four Israeli enemy army helicopters from the Syrian direction".

From Barron's Mar. 7, 2026

It is an infiltration of intellects, an inflammation.

From "The Lives of a Cell" by Lewis Thomas




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