leach

Example Sentences

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“Underground and in-situ leach mining operations are also less exposed to diesel supply risks.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

However they said that their modelling study still does not take into account an array of other ways plastic could harm health, such as microplastics or chemicals that can leach out of food packaging.

From Barron's • Jan. 26, 2026

Nothing that would diminish the purity of the milk or leach BPAs into the rising poolish.

From Slate • Mar. 15, 2025

The protesters say they are concerned that toxic chemicals from the fires could drift into their neighborhoods as airborne dust or leach into the groundwater.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 21, 2025

She held him like that, willing him to leach warmth from her, willing his body to learn from the rhythm of her heartbeat, the steadiness of her breath.

From "Breadcrumbs" by Anne Ursu