penetrate
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However, during particularly intense events, some particles can penetrate the atmosphere, where they have the potential to take out power grids or communication networks.
From Barron's • May 19, 2026
Like sunlight, the lamps emit two different types of ultraviolet wavelengths: UVA, which are longer and penetrate more deeply into the skin, and UVB, which are shorter and more easily burn the outer layers.
From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026
Prof Jeffery, the UCL neuroscientist, says his studies show that near-infrared light can penetrate right through the body - so the light could reach deeper tissues.
From BBC • May 2, 2026
While this method is non-destructive, standard CT scanners cannot penetrate the dense structure of large fossils.
From Science Daily • Apr. 26, 2026
His eyes were dark caverns that the light seemed unable to penetrate.
From "The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin)" by James Dashner
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