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passing (into)

verb

Definition of passing (into)

present participle of pass (into)

as in diffusing (through)

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penetrating

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Companies also are trying to get Alzheimer’s drugs into the brain faster and at higher volumes, by penetrating the protective lining meant to protect the brain from harm.

— Lauran Neergaard, Fortune, 14 July 2026
Companies also are trying to get Alzheimer’s drugs into the brain faster and at higher volumes by penetrating the protective lining meant to shield the brain from harm.

— Lauran Neergaard, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026

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