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Recent Examples of leaky
Homeowner education to prevent future pest issues, such as managing mulch levels or addressing a leaky faucet.
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Kody Boye, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 May 2026
The strains of hantavirus in the Americas are attracted to the small blood vessels of the lungs and make the blood vessels leaky — which is bad, because the lungs need air, Chin-Hong said.
—Los Angeles Times, 5 May 2026
The renovation seeks to cover up a decades-old, leaky granite foundation that would take years to replace.
—David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 1 May 2026
Garland said the leaky roof was replaced with a new one, new facias and soffits were added, new windows were installed, electrical work was done and drywall was replaced in areas where roof leaks left permanent damage.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
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Kody Boye, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 May 2026
The strains of hantavirus in the Americas are attracted to the small blood vessels of the lungs and make the blood vessels leaky — which is bad, because the lungs need air, Chin-Hong said.
—Los Angeles Times, 5 May 2026
The renovation seeks to cover up a decades-old, leaky granite foundation that would take years to replace.
—David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 1 May 2026
Garland said the leaky roof was replaced with a new one, new facias and soffits were added, new windows were installed, electrical work was done and drywall was replaced in areas where roof leaks left permanent damage.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for leaky
porous
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The new report describes a sprawling transnational criminal system in which Brazilian syndicates, Colombian guerrilla dissidents, Ecuadorian gangs and local crime families collaborate and compete simultaneously while moving drugs, gold, weapons and money across porous borders.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
13 May 2026
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Potting mix should be porous and fluffy.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
13 May 2026
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“Leaky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leaky. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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