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Class issues that reached beyond this nebulous framework began to seep into political discourse.

They can take different forms - including powder and gas - but tend to be a liquid, which can seep through the skin.

She thought her house would be safe, but ultimately she had to be rescued when a deluge of water began to seep through her walls.

Chemicals can also wash into waterways and seep into the ground, contaminating groundwater and wells.

Although lower interest rates will ultimately help with many transactions such as credit card charges and home purchases, analysts warn that it may take months for these benefits to seep down to consumers because many of the transactions associated with interest rates take time to occur and filter through the economy.