penetration
Example Sentences
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Under French law, rape is defined as "any non-consensual act of penetration".
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
Their calculations suggest that subscription tiers could generate $4.5 billion to $15.6 billion in incremental revenue for fiscal 2027 with very modest penetration rates.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026
But as the host of “The Colbert Report,” Colbert’s cultural penetration was deep, his fame already substantial.
From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026
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
“Ravenel Approach, this is Marine 657. I have a fire warning light. Request penetration and vector for expedited landing. Over.”
From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy
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