penetrate
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Missiles typically carry bigger warheads than drones, can penetrate bunkers and are harder to intercept.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 26, 2026
Calling Midjourney’s current product a “full-body” scan akin to an MRI is misleading because ultrasound technology cannot penetrate through thick bone structures, Topol noted.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 18, 2026
The charity added compaction made it harder for rainwater to penetrate the soil and for the tree's root system to take in the oxygen and nutrients it needed.
From BBC • Jun. 17, 2026
ViaSat holds a portfolio including L-band spectrum—prized for its ability to carry signals over long distances and penetrate obstacles.
From Barron's • Jun. 15, 2026
No previous human species had managed to penetrate places like northern Siberia.
From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari
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