How to Use penetration in a Sentence

penetration

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  • Cuts in the skin could permit the penetration of bacteria into the body.
  • But the penetration rate in the Japanese market is still about half that of Europe and the United States.
    — Billboard Japan, Billboard, 19 July 2022
  • Ayton came down the middle of the floor and helped to block Brown's penetration then collided with Brown.
    — Dana Scott, The Arizona Republic, 10 May 2023
  • These mulches are porous and allow the penetration of water and air.
    — Dan Vierria, Sacramento Bee, 31 Jan. 2024
  • The jury found Walker not guilty of one count of digital penetration and two counts of forcible rape.
    — Kc Baker, PEOPLE.com, 20 Apr. 2022
  • Walker was found not guilty on one count of digital penetration and two counts of forcible rape.
    — Charles Trepany, USA TODAY, 20 Apr. 2022
  • However, this penetration can be a great change of pace for a defense that may be struggling to stop the run and rush the quarterback.
    — Lance Reisland, cleveland, 15 Apr. 2022
  • The penetration echoes Jesus guiding the finger of Thomas into his open wound.
    — Vulture, 20 Mar. 2023
  • Some of those came on postfeeds, but a lot came because of dribble penetration.
    — Dustin Dopirak, The Indianapolis Star, 3 Jan. 2023
  • One problem with calling power at the goalline is if there is any penetration by the defensive line, the puller — right guard Patrick in this case — can’t get there.
    — Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2022
  • Stewart continued to show elite penetration on Sunday, but some of the Jaguars' best athletes were able to run wide enough to get around him.
    — Nate Atkins, The Indianapolis Star, 22 Oct. 2022
  • The proton’s heft and electric charge are what allows the precise penetration.
    — James Riordon, Scientific American, 29 July 2022
  • The romances are more convincing on the subject of penetration, overdone as this idea is.
    — K. Austin Collins, Rolling Stone, 17 Sep. 2022
  • It’s primed to see rapid growth in the coming years, as internet penetration is rising quickly in the region.
    — Dallas News, 30 Oct. 2022
  • Meanwhile, the total penetration of EVs is less than 3%.
    — Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 19 Mar. 2024
  • Opening up the bushes this way gives a natural look and increases the penetration of sunlight and air to the centers.
    — Steve Bender, Southern Living, 27 Mar. 2024
  • The 28-year-old artist, born Tyron Frampton, was charged last month with the oral and vaginal penetration of a woman without her consent.
    — Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2023
  • The Jazz did a much better job at preventing the kind of paint penetration that slaughtered them in Game 2 and 3, this time, the Mavericks took only six shots at the rim all night long.
    — Andy Larsen, The Salt Lake Tribune, 23 Apr. 2022
  • While Wells doesn’t share sales data publicly, Halo Top did say its household penetration has grown by 14% over the last year.
    — Danielle Wiener-Bronner, CNN, 19 Apr. 2022
  • Taller grass helps shade the soil and slows evaporation, and allows for deeper root penetration into the soil.
    — Connor Giffin, The Courier-Journal, 9 June 2023
  • The clay allows for compaction, while the sand ensures the soil can accept penetration of water for optimum grip between the tires and dirt.
    — Tim Newcomb, Popular Mechanics, 14 Oct. 2022
  • It’s one thing to get an assist just by swinging the ball around the perimeter, but Payne found Ayton for finishes at the rim off dribble penetration.
    — Duane Rankin, The Arizona Republic, 25 Nov. 2022
  • With his size, Doncic can see over the top off penetration and find open shooters, score over small defenders and shake bigger ones.
    — Duane Rankin, The Arizona Republic, 5 Dec. 2022
  • This one from Renpho offers five speeds and a variety of massage heads for deep-tissue penetration around the body.
    — Kevin Cortez, Popular Mechanics, 20 Sep. 2022
  • Adding to the team's difficulty was the defenses' inability to get any penetration or to turn the ball over.
    — Jeremy Cluff, The Arizona Republic, 7 Sep. 2022
  • At close range, a heavier bolt will have better penetration.
    — Jace Bauserman, Field & Stream, 11 Apr. 2023
  • With more of an opportunity to handle the ball, White scored on dribble penetration, reached the free throw line five times, and added two 3-pointers.
    — Gary Washburn, BostonGlobe.com, 7 Oct. 2022
  • The team captain called himself out after the debacle at Michigan and said the onus was on him to get more penetration to free up the team’s linebackers to attack downhill.
    — Mark Heim | Mheim@al.com, al, 29 Oct. 2022
  • For one thing, applying a substance directly to a cell is different from applying it to the skin, an organ that has evolved, in part, to resist penetration.
    — Hannah Seo, The Atlantic, 10 July 2024
  • More than just a relaxing self-care ritual, sheet masks promote deeper penetration of your skincare, and regular sheet masking confers long-term benefits for your skin.
    — Tracy Achonwa, Vogue, 12 July 2024

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