permeating

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There is a reflexive conspiratorial vibe permeating the culture.

From Slate • May 7, 2026

A second attempt begins at 11:17 p.m., but the crew aborts and declares an emergency when flight attendants report feeling sick due to an unexplained smell permeating the cabin.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

Instead of shelves of alcohol, apothecary drawers stocked with ingredients like goji berries and angelica root line the walls, permeating the room with their scent.

From Barron's • Feb. 13, 2026

Episode 7 largely revolves around Ginny’s decision to have an abortion, a thoughtfully paced subplot that breaks from the perpetual chaos and deadly secrets permeating the Millers’ universe.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 20, 2025

The stench of human waste, urine, rotting wounds, and strong rubbing alcohol surrounds me, permeating my clothes, skin, and hair.

From "First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers" by Loung Ung