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permeate

[pur-mee-eyt] / ˈpɜr miˌeɪt /


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Throughout their journey, all four astronauts emphasized how unified Earth looks from afar -- a takeaway they hoped would permeate public consciousness.

From Barron's • Apr. 11, 2026

These fields permeate every cubic centimeter of space and time.

From Science Daily • Mar. 10, 2026

“I think that’s the other component I failed to mention: My reach has been able to permeate the entire globe. Now I can bring that reach directly to the Sun Rose.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 7, 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

Some of the defects and malformations in tomorrow’s children, grimly anticipated by the Office of Vital Statistics, will almost certainly be caused by these chemicals that permeate our outer and inner worlds.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson




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