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Shot through with something

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Frequency MattersPlay
Use when something occurs often within something else, showing its significance. SlideHer letters were shot through with expressions of longing and love.
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Not Always PositivePlay
The phrase can indicate undesirable qualities as well. SlideThe report was shot through with errors, making it unreliable.
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Varied AspectsPlay
It can refer to physical traits, emotions, or abstract concepts. SlideThe canvas was shot through with vibrant streaks of color.