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penetrating

[pen-i-trey-ting] / ˈpɛn ɪˌtreɪ tɪŋ /




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One kick, as Q-Tip herself explains in one of her thought-bubble monologues, is capable of penetrating a steel wall.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026

To study its terrain, scientists must rely on radar imaging capable of penetrating the cloud layer.

From Science Daily • Feb. 12, 2026

"My eyes nearly popped out of my skull," said project lead Dr Alex Langlands, after ground penetrating radar revealed the "huge structure" in Margam Country Park.

From BBC • Jan. 11, 2026

He replaced Ismaila Sarr just after Bakambu's opener, and made the leveller from a penetrating run down the right.

From Barron's • Dec. 27, 2025

Briony also stood up, and as she did so, gave another of her penetrating girlish cries.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan




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