as in penetrating
to spread throughout
the closing shot of the film is one of those iconic images that has long since percolated into the cultural consciousness
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Mars in Scorpio is about penetrating truth, radical courage, and relentless clarity.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
Refinery29,
21 Sep. 2025 -
The tannins in coffee are very good at penetrating porous ceramic (as well as our teeth) and leaving behind ugly brown stains.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
20 Sep. 2025
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Kirk's death also comes at a time when free speech issues are pervading college campuses around the country and prompting fierce debate among school leaders about how best to respond.—
BrieAnna J. Frank,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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Because the Universe’s expansion is accelerating due to dark energy, there will always be a radiation background permeating all of space.—
Ethan Siegel,
Big Think,
25 Sep. 2025
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The interior showcases premium materials and high-end finishes, with Pininfarina’s signature elegance permeating the spaces throughout.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
23 Sep. 2025
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“Percolating (into).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/percolating%20%28into%29. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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