15.12.10

Word of the Day- Prevade

  • (esp. of a smell) Spread through and be perceived in every part of
    • a smell of stale cabbage pervaded the air
  • (of an influence, feeling, or quality) Be present and apparent throughout
    • the sense of crisis that pervaded Europe in the 1930s
       
      • "Today's action is an important new step as we continue to examine the unethical conflicts that pervade the student loan industry," Cuomo said.
        Aug 1, 2007 -  Andrew Cuomo -  Washington Post
      • "Whether that will pervade for a strong mood for change in New Zealand we will only find out on Saturday night, but here's hoping," Mr Key said.
        Nov 4, 2008 -  John Key -  Stuff.co.nz
      • Without contribution limits, "then we can expect cynicism and disappointment to continue to pervade the work force in the state of Illinois," Turow added.
        Feb 24, 2009 -  Scott Turow -  Galesburg Register-Mail
       

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