perforates

"Light penetrates darkness."

"The child deflated the balloon, letting the air out slowly. "

"The horse gave two quick stamps and rose up on its hind legs."

"He discovered penicillin largely accidentally."

"There’s a hole in my shoe.  Her stocking has a hole in it."

"The diver pierced the surface of the water with scarcely a splash."

"Asphalt, composed of oil and sand, is a widely used material for roads."

"The sharp pencil perforated the thin piece of paper. "

"The snail crawled slowly across the sidewalk. "

"The postcard needs enough postage to reach my grandmother. "

"The separation of the classroom into smaller groups for the lesson was efficient. "

"The lightning caused thunder."