penetrating

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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

To study its terrain, scientists must rely on radar imaging capable of penetrating the cloud layer.

From Science Daily • Feb. 12, 2026

He died of a heart attack at 37, leaving behind pieces on pop culture that also functioned as penetrating social critique.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 2, 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

Briony also stood up, and as she did so, gave another of her penetrating girlish cries.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan