leakage

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However, if higher leakage rates persist, emissions level off around 2045 and only drop by about 50 percent by 2100.

From Science Daily • Apr. 16, 2026

Recent measurements suggest that feedstock leakage rates are closer to 3.6 percent, with some chemicals showing even higher losses.

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

Now he gathered a heap of soft grass and, with stone and stick for hammer and chisel, tamped it into all the crevices to prevent leakage.

From "Abel's Island" by William Steig