leak
Example Sentences
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Even as authorities lifted all evacuation orders related to last weekend’s Orange County chemical leak scare, the company behind the incident faces lawsuits and supply disruptions that could affect its operations and the aerospace industry.
From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026
"About three months after the collapse, as the supernova debris expands and cools, the gamma rays can begin to leak out," Acero said.
From Science Daily • May 27, 2026
Victims of 1984 industrial disaster still battle health effects from gas leak and an Indian judicial system that is called corrupt and uncaring.
From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026
There is currently no active leak, but crews have been working since Sunday to assess the risk.
From BBC • May 25, 2026
“Not a good idea putting this ice in the tub unless you’ve sealed the drain. Even the tiniest leak and you’ll lose it all in a few hours.”
From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman
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