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permeate

[pur-mee-eyt] / ˈpɜr miˌeɪt /


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These fields permeate every cubic centimeter of space and time.

From Science Daily • Mar. 10, 2026

Western consumers "are increasingly aligning with circular-economy principles, prioritizing lifecycle extension and reducing electronic waste" as environmental concerns permeate public debate, the authors wrote.

From Barron's • Mar. 3, 2026

Care, respect and precision permeate many aspects of Japan’s culture, and this book is delightfully rife with examples.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 12, 2025

“It’s going to permeate virtually every aspect of life.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2025

Anyone who’s ever had a cat that’s not housebroken can imagine the smells, other than pepper and thyme, that permeate this house.

From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank




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