leakage

Example Sentences

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"It was also believed that leakage from these sources was minor, around half a percent of what went in, because people would essentially be leaking their profits if their feedstocks were released into the atmosphere."

From Science Daily • Apr. 16, 2026

“Whether the material originated from aircraft systems, waste leakage, or another source, this event raises important concerns about aviation safety over densely populated communities in Los Angeles County.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

Aside from the enormity of the amount proposed, defense budgets are as susceptible to leakage as any government-funded program.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

"There will inevitably be bugs in these tools, not least as they advance at break-neck speed, so even though data leakage may not be intentional it will happen," he told BBC News.

From BBC • Feb. 19, 2026

“This one is a leakage of blood in the brain. Certain areas of the brain are affected. There have been earlier smaller leakages. Lee knows that.”

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck