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as in to flush
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Recent Examples of leach
Coal mines often leach dangerous chemicals like arsenic into waterways and are required to strictly monitor pollution discharge and keep it under certain limits.
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Molly Redden,
ProPublica,
8 June 2026
From items that are can allow questionable chemicals to leach into your food to appliances that might not stand the test of use and time, here are eight thrifted kitchen items that even the most experienced thrifters avoid.
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Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
5 June 2026
That’s because the process starts by heating the mineral to roughly 1,000° C to disrupt its compact structure, after which sulfuric acid is used to leach out the lithium.
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ArsTechnica,
28 May 2026
Black Walnut Trees Black walnut trees leach a chemical called juglone into the surrounding soil.
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Gemma Johnstone,
The Spruce,
21 May 2026
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Molly Redden,
ProPublica,
8 June 2026
From items that are can allow questionable chemicals to leach into your food to appliances that might not stand the test of use and time, here are eight thrifted kitchen items that even the most experienced thrifters avoid.
—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
5 June 2026
That’s because the process starts by heating the mineral to roughly 1,000° C to disrupt its compact structure, after which sulfuric acid is used to leach out the lithium.
—
ArsTechnica,
28 May 2026
Black Walnut Trees Black walnut trees leach a chemical called juglone into the surrounding soil.
—
Gemma Johnstone,
The Spruce,
21 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for leach
Recent Examples of Synonyms for leach
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Efforts to ban members of Congress from owning or trading individual stock have percolated for years, but have repeatedly fallen short.
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Other records from the district and the state describe how most of the water percolated into the ground, evaporated into hot, dry air, or drained off fields into scrubland and desert.
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But their surge in popularity has coincided with an increase in plumbing issues, because people are flushing them down the toilet.
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Running a short cycle after performing a deep cleaning cycle and hand-detailing the dispensers, gaskets, and filters can help to flush out any lingering residue from the cleaning process.
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Diseases that damage the kidneys and impair their ability to filter blood were blamed for 55,081 deaths in 2024.
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Afternoon sun floods through the windows, filtered by gauzy curtains.
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Doctors, following accepted practice, would likely have bled or purged an ill person for humoral balance.
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Among those purged or forced to retire have been a chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the chief of naval operations and the head of the Defense Health Agency.
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And here, the researchers simply purified the translation machinery and supplied it to the SpudCells.
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The disposable wand purifies red, white and sparkling wines while enhancing the natural taste, aroma and color of the wine.
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Across 35 years of international expansion, TAB has continued refining its advisory architecture to reflect evolving leadership pressures.
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Ryan Stephan, acting director of cargo landers for the Moon Base program, said the faster mission cadence will help NASA refine its operations.
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Naturally, there’s a spa too, specializing in hammam rituals that include a foam massage and hair cleansing to wash out that Bosphorus brine.
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Once your makeup is removed and your face is cleansed, add a hydrating cream like the All About Eyes Lightweight Eye Cream, then use the De-Puffing Eye Roller in the morning to awaken and brighten your eyes for the day.
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Ashton's journey from moving bins to cleaning them demonstrates that a complete roadmap isn't necessary; curiosity and taking the next step are crucial.
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Tahoe officials have been vigilant, ensuring all boats are cleaned, drained and dry before launching into Lake Tahoe.
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“Leach.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leach. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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