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Recent Examples of penetrant
If there are larger, more penetrant rust stains, begin at step one with an overnight soak or consider using method 2.
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Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 15 July 2024
In some cases these risk alleles are very penetrant, in that a particular state predicts with high likelihood a disease phenotype.
—Razib Khan, Discover Magazine, 29 May 2013
Through working with master jewelers to realize her penetrant vision, Lipton has created something that embodies much more than a fine jewelry collection.
—Kyle Roderick, Forbes, 7 Apr. 2021
Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 15 July 2024
In some cases these risk alleles are very penetrant, in that a particular state predicts with high likelihood a disease phenotype.
—Razib Khan, Discover Magazine, 29 May 2013
Through working with master jewelers to realize her penetrant vision, Lipton has created something that embodies much more than a fine jewelry collection.
—Kyle Roderick, Forbes, 7 Apr. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for penetrant
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One spring day in Paris many years ago, my wife, Diana, a most penetrating photographer, capable of seeing like no one else, decided, as an experiment, to walk across the city blindfolded.—
Hisham Matar,
Harper's Magazine,
2 Aug. 2024
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Since the war began in Gaza, more than six months ago, the Israeli magazine +972 has published some of the most penetrating reporting on the Israel Defense Forces’ conduct.—
Isaac Chotiner,
The New Yorker,
12 Apr. 2024
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Iryna has over 12 years of personal experience with counseling, in addition to taking part in an extensive AI course to further enhance her knowledge of the technology.—
Emma Kershaw,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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At least 17 factors contribute to dementia, stroke and late-life depression, according to an extensive review published Wednesday in the Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery, and Psychiatry.—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN Money,
4 Apr. 2025
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There was nothing more profound in the Padres clubhouse afterward than the usual disappointment that is present following dozens and dozens of losses in every team’s season.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Apr. 2025
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Combining the two fours gives us the number eight, which is profound for manifestation.—
Lisa Stardust,
People.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Penetrant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/penetrant. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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