penetration

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Under French law, rape is defined as "any non-consensual act of penetration".

From BBC • Jun. 10, 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

“Sweden was very early with mobile phones, with a high penetration of 3G and competition in mobile networks,” Zennström said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 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

And this is by no means all they do: their burrows aerate the soil, keep it well drained, and aid the penetration of plant roots.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson