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passing (into)

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Definition of passing (into)

present participle of pass (into)

as in diffusing (through)

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penetrating

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Although limited in pitch, their often booming, penetrating sound served crucial roles in early human communication and culture, particularly for signaling across long distances and for ceremonies and other rituals.

— Kara Rogers, Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 Sep. 2026
Ukraine has spent years using its drone arsenal to great effect, both in its wartime front with Russian forces and in penetrating deep into Russian territory for daring aerial attacks on fuel and commercial infrastructure.

— Rafi Schwartz, TheWeek, 8 Sep. 2026

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