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[leek] / lik /




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The airport was recently affected by disruption to railway services, after a water leak prompted the closure of a tunnel.

From BBC Aug. 15, 2026

Kirby, who lives in Halstead, Essex, said she goes past the leak every time she drives to work.

From BBC Aug. 10, 2026

The party has long grappled with venal insiders—including antigraft inspectors—who leak secrets about corruption probes in return for bribes.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 10, 2026

While less polluting than coal, gas plants are still significant sources of planet-warming emissions, and their operations, particularly upstream, also leak methane, the main component of natural gas and itself a powerful greenhouse gas.

From Barron's Aug. 7, 2026

One leak from a refrigerator at a hospital in Cleveland, Ohio, in 1929 killed more than a hundred people.

From "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson

The revelation came as the country grappled with whistleblower Edward Snowden’s leaks exposing the vast reach of the agency’s surveillance.

From Salon Aug. 17, 2026

The Justice Department subsequently told the BBC that it was investigating illegal leaks.

From BBC Aug. 11, 2026

Following the Banyuetan report, other state media rushed to denounce insider leaks and demand a crackdown—such as by strengthening censorship algorithms and issuing stern punishments.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 10, 2026

Puerto Rico's water authority says about 65% of the water it produces is lost or goes unbilled, much of it through leaks and ageing pipes, according to the BBC's US news partner CBS.

From BBC Aug. 9, 2026

Barry had planned to stay up with Dad, to help him keep an eye out for leaks, to watch over Cleo and Mom.

From "I Survived Hurricane Katrina, 2005" by Lauren Tarshis

Palacios was also accused of threatening a man with criminal charges in May whom he erroneously believed leaked his name to the press.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 18, 2026

The BBC shared a copy of the leaked review with Emma Norton, founder of the Centre for Military Justice, who said it reflected the concerns of many of her clients.

From BBC Aug. 12, 2026

And it emerged from a damages suit about leaked records that placed no tax liability in controversy.

From Slate Aug. 10, 2026

A boyish-looking 39-year-old, Shor goes by “Travolta” in A7’s internal company chat, according to leaked messages circulated by hackers last year.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 8, 2026

Liam blew out a low whistle, and I wondered exactly how much of Thurmond’s reputation had leaked out in the time I had been there.

From "The Darkest Minds" by Alexandra Bracken

Since the protests, authorities have attempted to appease the nation's youth, with the parliament hiking penalties for leaking exam papers.

From Barron's Aug. 15, 2026

For years, the island’s obsolete septic systems have been leaking waste into the pristine waters of Biscayne Bay.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 15, 2026

A whistleblower jailed for leaking military secrets about Australia's involvement in Afghanistan has been released on parole after serving 27 months.

From BBC Aug. 13, 2026

After weeks of leaking lower, bullish call options were suddenly bid to the moon, McElligott noted.

From MarketWatch Aug. 10, 2026

I can’t keep my annoyance from leaking out.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam




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