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penetrating

[pen-i-trey-ting] / ˈpɛn ɪˌtreɪ tɪŋ /




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But even Mahajan’s most “self-destructive” Chopras who “live deathwards” have motivations so sophisticatedly complex that readers will inhabit their eyes, ears and bodies without fully penetrating their psyches.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2026

They will see a building dedicated to James T. Kirk; they will hear hints of the original theme music penetrating the soundtrack.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 13, 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

By analyzing the plume material, scientists can assess subsurface conditions without penetrating the crust.

From Science Daily • Nov. 10, 2025

True it was piled high with fish meal and the smell of it was delicate and penetrating.

From "Cannery Row" by John Steinbeck




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