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as in to seep
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as in to spill
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Recent Examples of leak
Meanwhile, the Russells' butler, Mr. Church (Jack Gilpin), and his staff seek to ferret out a spy who’s been leaking details about the family’s private life to the press.
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Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 12 June 2025
The fired state employee who leaked plans to develop nine Florida state parks with golf courses, hotels and other amenities claims in a new lawsuit that Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration retaliated against him.
—Max Chesnes, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 June 2025
This being a political event, Reeves is bound to try and produce at least one rabbit from her hat, even though most spending decisions have already been announced or leaked.
—Ian King, CNBC, 11 June 2025
In part two of her conversation with her 15-year-old son Elliott on her podcast Barely Famous, the two talked about the teen's difficult coming-out experience after photos of him and his prom date were leaked online.
—Angela Andaloro, People.com, 10 June 2025
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Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 12 June 2025
The fired state employee who leaked plans to develop nine Florida state parks with golf courses, hotels and other amenities claims in a new lawsuit that Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration retaliated against him.
—Max Chesnes, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 June 2025
This being a political event, Reeves is bound to try and produce at least one rabbit from her hat, even though most spending decisions have already been announced or leaked.
—Ian King, CNBC, 11 June 2025
In part two of her conversation with her 15-year-old son Elliott on her podcast Barely Famous, the two talked about the teen's difficult coming-out experience after photos of him and his prom date were leaked online.
—Angela Andaloro, People.com, 10 June 2025
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Six days after blundering to gift Cole Palmer a fifth-minute goal in the the FA Cup, the Brighton & Hove Albion No 1 provided an assist for a stunning touch and then strike by Kaoru Mitoma in the Premier League rematch between the teams.—
Andy Naylor,
The Athletic,
15 Feb. 2025
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But rather than punishing the mistake, the Olympian immediately blundered his rook, leaving it exposed to Eze’s knight.—
Conor O'Neill,
New York Times,
10 May 2025
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The Phoenician Scheme is the director’s latest film to let modern life seep into his high-concept worlds.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
6 June 2025
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Legislative action’s impact has also seeped into work, with 47% reporting workplace discrimination or harassment in the past year and 75% of transgender employees having experienced workplace discrimination at some point in their careers.—
Aparna Rae,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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The action spilled to the outside, where Lyra hit another great high spot, this time a flying leg drop on Lynch, who was draped over the barricade.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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But many former colleagues and observers spill beans, including those who testified at official investigations that remain ongoing.—
Dennis Harvey,
Variety,
7 June 2025
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Tyler Perry Tyler Perry layers a coat dripping in jewels over his black-and-white suit.—
Brendan Le,
People.com,
6 May 2025
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Riding this sleek pole up only to drip down slow, my thighs squeezing it, showing my strength.—
Scott Tobias,
Vulture,
5 May 2025
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The polarizing Talbott’s underdeveloped ground game was exposed against Barcelos.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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The reason is simple: chaos exposes inefficiencies and bold opportunities.—
Victoria Chynoweth,
Rolling Stone,
17 June 2025
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Training the next chess generation At the Madras Chess Academy, children trickle in after school.—
Omkar Khandekar,
NPR,
8 June 2025
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In April, Goldman Sachs (GS) forecast the price of new cars rising between $2,000 and $4,000 due to new tariffs imposed by the Trump administration on steel and aluminum — and prices of new vehicles always trickling down to the used market.—
Michael Barclay,
Quartz,
6 June 2025
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Months after Megan Fox welcomed a baby girl with rapper Machine Gun Kelly, their daughter's name has been revealed through a sweet video.—
Anna Halkidis,
Parents,
17 June 2025
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The Justice Department budget summary also revealed plans to shutter the agency's Community Relations Service and eliminate all 56 of the office's positions.—
June 17,
CBS News,
17 June 2025
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That may help to explain why shares of Musk’s company Tesla dropped 14% Thursday, falling for the second straight day as the spat between the richest man in the world and the most powerful man in the world oozed into a meltdown.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2025
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This doesn’t sit well with Mia’s very jealous ex-boyfriend Connor (Aramis Knight, oozing villainy as if to the Karate Kid manor born), who gives Li a black eye with a vicious sucker punch.—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
28 May 2025
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“Leak.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leak. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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