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  • verb Simple past tense and past participle of pervade.

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Examples

  • According to Armey's contention, the period of Clinton-Gingrich cooperation could have been motivated by their private connection, only to be destroyed when the scandal went public and partisan tensions again pervaded Washington.

    Bill Clinton & Newt Gingrich Shared Secrets About Their Affairs, Says Dick Armey The Huffington Post News Team 2010

  • Whatever occurs to harass her, usually settles in her legs; but on this occasion it mounted to the chest, and then to the head, and, in short, pervaded the whole system in a most alarming manner.

    David Copperfield 2007

  • Whatever occurs to harass her, usually settles in her legs; but on this occasion it mounted to the chest, and then to the head, and, in short, pervaded the whole system in a most alarming manner.

    David Copperfield Dickens, Charles, 1812-1870 1917

  • He died a martyr's death, but only because he was pervaded from the beginning with the elements of a martyr's spirit.

    The Assassinated President 1865

  • Whatever occurs to harass her, usually settles in her legs; but on this occasion it mounted to the chest, and then to the head, and, in short, pervaded the whole system in a most alarming manner.

    David Copperfield 1850

  • Whatever occurs to harass her, usually settles in her legs; but on this occasion it mounted to the chest, and then to the head, and, in short, pervaded the whole system in a most alarming manner.

    David Copperfield Charles Dickens 1841

  • A cheerful expression pervaded the square and the church, the roofs and windows; even the very doorways of the village seemed likewise to be in holiday trim.

    The Magic Skin 2007

  • A rather pleased expression pervaded Harry's countenance, which was as smooth as a billiard-ball.

    Bluebell A Novel Mrs. George Croft Huddleston

  • A serious expression pervaded the face of Dyke Darrel, and he scarcely spoke during the drive back to town.

    Dyke Darrel the Railroad Detective Or, The Crime of the Midnight Express A. Frank [pseud.] Pinkerton

  • Philpot's face, they were softened down by the pallor of death, and a placid, peaceful expression pervaded his features.

    The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists Robert Tressell 1890

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