How to Use penetration in a Sentence

penetration

noun

• Cuts in the skin could permit the penetration of bacteria into the body.
• Goody adds that penetration testers working for the group can be paid $1,500 per month, plus a cut of ransoms that are paid.
  — Matt Burgess, Wired, 1 Feb. 2022
• 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
• The egg-like shape of the Celera 500L is designed to achieve laminar flow on the surface of the plane, allowing for a smoother penetration through the air.
  — Jacopo Prisco, CNN, 5 Nov. 2021
• 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
• The inspector recorded cracks, and signs of water penetration, in the pool area.
  — New York Times, 11 July 2021
• Walker was found not guilty on one count of digital penetration and two counts of forcible rape.
  — Charles Trepany, USA TODAY, 20 Apr. 2022
• The motion is one of force, of penetration, of piercing skin, of muscle-deep stabbing.
  — Marion Renault, The New Republic, 21 Oct. 2021
• 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 bank aims to boost its share of the global spending on TTS and expand its under-penetration among midsize clients.
  — Telis Demos, WSJ, 2 Mar. 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
• She got fouled on her penetration and shooting attempts in the lane, then hit several free throws in multiple trips to the line to secure the lead.
  — Dana Scott, The Arizona Republic, 26 July 2021
• 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
• More than 40% said their company does not have the budget for penetration tests.
  — Nicole Sganga, CBS News, 16 June 2021
• Schroder relies more on dribble penetration, while Richardson has shot over 37% from deep just once in the last five seasons.
  — Chris Grenham, Forbes, 24 Sep. 2021
• Meanwhile, the total penetration of EVs is less than 3%.
  — Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 19 Mar. 2024
• Electric-vehicle sales penetration is four times greater in Biden states than the Trump states, and the Trump states produce about four times more of the nation’s onshore oil than the Biden states.
  — Dan Weil, WSJ, 12 July 2021
• The defensive line could not break through for penetration.
  — Nathan Baird, cleveland, 13 Sep. 2021
• 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
• Lawn aeration is one of the most beneficial fall tasks that result in improved grass root growth and reduction in thatch, the layer of decomposing roots and stems that leads to less water penetration and shallow grass rooting.
  — Betty Cahill, The Denver Post, 1 Oct. 2024
• One plan is to conduct penetration tests, in which a hacker tries to get remote access to machines, in several jurisdictions, including in Missouri and Nebraska.
  — Sarah D. Wire, USA TODAY, 18 Oct. 2024

Last Updated: 16 Nov 2024