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Recent Examples of leaky
In noncompliance records from 2023 reviewed by The Times, Manning Beef was accused of multiple instances of a leaky ceiling, separate instances of live insects on the kill floor, unsanitary conditions and operational malfunctions.
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Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 28 Jan. 2026
The hope is that app developers reach out as requested and plug these leaky holes.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 25 Jan. 2026
That mostly comes from the concrete materials and often un-insulated space that causes leaky air.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 22 Jan. 2026
These devices are set up in the front door frame and find air leaks that come from everything from the space around wall outlets and light fixtures to leaky ducts and dryer vents.
—Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 21 Jan. 2026
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Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 28 Jan. 2026
The hope is that app developers reach out as requested and plug these leaky holes.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 25 Jan. 2026
That mostly comes from the concrete materials and often un-insulated space that causes leaky air.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 22 Jan. 2026
These devices are set up in the front door frame and find air leaks that come from everything from the space around wall outlets and light fixtures to leaky ducts and dryer vents.
—Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 21 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for leaky
porous
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Avoid terra-cotta pots for moisture-loving plants like ferns, Venus flytraps, and peace lilies since the porous clay dries out the soil quickly.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
11 Feb. 2026
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Because the graphene aerogel is thin and porous, there is substantial space for chemical reactions.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Leaky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leaky. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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