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Recent Examples of penetration
Both the tinder storage and ferro tube sections of the Pen-metheus are sealed off with O-rings to prevent any moisture penetration.
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New Atlas,
22 June 2026
De Ketelaere is a talented forward with the capacity to drop deep and connect with Kevin De Bruyne and Belgium’s talented wide forwards, but Egypt were content to sit back and allow their opponents to shuttle the ball side to side, with no one providing much threat of direct penetration.
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The Athletic Soccer Experts,
New York Times,
21 June 2026
Rapid volumetric heating accelerates dye diffusion and allows for deeper penetration of the prickly pear peel pigment molecules (betalain) into the wool fiber interior swollen by the heat.
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Jennifer Bringle,
Footwear News,
17 June 2026
Waterproof materials are impervious to water, providing a complete barrier, while water-resistant materials only resist water penetration to a certain degree before the water seeps through.
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Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 June 2026
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New Atlas,
22 June 2026
De Ketelaere is a talented forward with the capacity to drop deep and connect with Kevin De Bruyne and Belgium’s talented wide forwards, but Egypt were content to sit back and allow their opponents to shuttle the ball side to side, with no one providing much threat of direct penetration.
—
The Athletic Soccer Experts,
New York Times,
21 June 2026
Rapid volumetric heating accelerates dye diffusion and allows for deeper penetration of the prickly pear peel pigment molecules (betalain) into the wool fiber interior swollen by the heat.
—
Jennifer Bringle,
Footwear News,
17 June 2026
Waterproof materials are impervious to water, providing a complete barrier, while water-resistant materials only resist water penetration to a certain degree before the water seeps through.
—
Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for penetration
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Issues could include insomnia, aggression, difficulty concentrating, sensitivity to psychotropic medication and exacerbation of existing mental illness -- like anxiety, depression and schizophrenia.
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The initial test flights showed that the aircraft handled better than expected despite the pitch sensitivity.
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The Iranian regime’s apparent hesitancy to resume in-person talks is a significant step back from the high-level talks that took place in Switzerland earlier this month following the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the countries.
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So the career of saying this film, not that one, gives way to a bitter understanding that the medium was indifferent to attempts at discrimination and prospects of a pantheon.
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Cignetti has tapped into a distinctly Hoosier brand of team pride, which proves that his acumen is just as strong off the football field as on it.
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Patients are entering the system with higher-acuity conditions that could have been addressed earlier.
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Artificial intelligence attached to camera systems can recognize with acuity the difference between people, animals, cars and anything else that moves.
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And our unity with divine Mind endows each of us with the intelligence, spiritual insight, and perspicacity to make sound decisions, including consenting to receiving all the good God has prepared for us.
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But beyond public perception, USCIS, the agency that processes petitions for employment authorizations, green card and citizenship applications, has been impacted by the early 2025 workforce cuts.
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With the country cash-strapped, the Arab Spring of 2011 set off a wave of mass migration into Europe, which coincided with the widespread perception that the extra numbers were placing further strains on already creaking resources of jobs, housing and healthcare.
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Ideas want action, so test an insight through one clear step, like outlining a bold pitch that stretches you.
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These culinary insights offer a glimpse into Canada's diverse gastronomic offerings for World Cup attendees.
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But educators are writing these concerned op-eds about kids who struggle to focus on shorter reading assignments and with comprehension.
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The screening also includes a portion that requires the student to read a passage out loud to measure comprehension and fluency.
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“Penetration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/penetration. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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