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penetrates
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The team also found evidence that seawater penetrates deep into these fractured zones.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
15 May 2026 -
After sauce has cooked, submerge meatballs and cook on high for 1 hour to ensure that the meatballs are cooked through and the sauce penetrates every crevice of the hearty meat dish.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
1 May 2026
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“Passes (into).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/passes%20%28into%29. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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