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permeate

[pur-mee-eyt] / ˈpɜr miˌeɪt /


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In our experience, some of this is because the Lake Wobegon effect tends to permeate the C-suite: Most every executive thinks their company is above average.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

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

Given that corruption seemed to permeate every institution in Osage County, these sources might be intentionally spreading disinformation in order to conceal the real plot.

From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann




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