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penetrating

[pen-i-trey-ting] / ˈpɛn ɪˌtreɪ tɪŋ /




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One kick, as Q-Tip herself explains in one of her thought-bubble monologues, is capable of penetrating a steel wall.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026

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

From Science Daily • Feb. 12, 2026

"My eyes nearly popped out of my skull," said project lead Dr Alex Langlands, after ground penetrating radar revealed the "huge structure" in Margam Country Park.

From BBC • Jan. 11, 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 leaned over her, eyes penetrating her defenses, and whispered, “What does your heart yearn for?”

From "Breadcrumbs" by Anne Ursu




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