penetration
Example Sentences
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Chase makes virtuosically parched, percussive exhalations; she can be sheerly sweet on the standard flute and has, on the enormous contrabass flute, the milky penetration of a whale’s deep-sea call.
From New York Times
Their velocity turns them unstable upon penetration, so that they tumble through flesh and vital organs.
From Washington Post
Steiner said last month he is convinced online penetration of the UK's grocery market will increase from the current level.
From Reuters
However, the way many in Africa listen to the radio is changing as internet penetration improves.
From Seattle Times
The company said the metro areas where YieldStar has the highest penetration "have not seen inflated vacancy rates."
From Salon
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