leak
Example Sentences
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A leak remains a possible outcome, officials have said, as an evacuation order for the area remains in place.
From BBC • May 25, 2026
There is currently no active leak, but crews have been working since Sunday to assess the risk.
From BBC • May 25, 2026
There was no indication as to what caused the leak, which was initially reported on Thursday, and McGovern did not comment on whether the crack was linked to the leak.
From Barron's • May 24, 2026
“With a controlled leak, you can route liquid or gas out of the tank, relieving pressure and buying more time.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026
“Yes. But, when you were shipwrecked, you sailed from the place in a boat woven mostly of spells, and it didn’t leak water. Was it illusion?”
From "A Wizard of Earthsea" by Ursula K. Le Guin
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