as in to pass (into)
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penetrate
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Blue light targets acne-causing bacteria to help keep breakouts at bay, while red and near-infrared wavelengths penetrate deeper to stimulate collagen, improve circulation, and promote skin repair.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
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Once in the stomach, the larvae penetrate the intestinal wall and migrate to the skin.—
Michal Ruprecht,
NPR,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Diffuse (through).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diffuse%20%28through%29. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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