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penetration

[pen-i-trey-shuhn] / ˌpɛn ɪˈtreɪ ʃən /




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Burbery further argues that Dante anticipated ideas connected to terminal velocity and crustal penetration, concepts tied to how extremely large objects behave when colliding with planets.

From Science Daily • May 11, 2026

Charging infrastructure, government policy, affordability, driving habits, and personal politics all play a role in EV penetration.

From Barron's • May 8, 2026

“If they just had come through in a team of three or four who were coordinated and trained, there absolutely would have been penetration into the ballroom,” D’Amico said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

It would be difficult for Iran to do it now without being detected, given the deep intelligence penetration Israel and the U.S. have gained over Iran’s nuclear work.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

"There are two people who want to talk to you about a high-level agent penetration of Britain."

From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau




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