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Recent Examples of leaky
The Earthquakes made a move ahead of Wednesday’s MLS transfer deadline to shore up their leaky defense, acquiring left back DeJuan Jones from the Columbus Crew in exchange for general allocation money and an international roster slot.
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Michael Nowels, Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2025
Lo and behold, Hamilton was indeed New Jersey’s leakiest defender during the series against Carolina, with the Devils allowing 3.45 xGA/60 with him on the ice.
—Dom Luszczyszyn, New York Times, 2 May 2025
Some of the most common repairs— leaky faucets, drafty windows, clogged drains—can be solved with simple DIY fixes that don’t require special (or potentially expensive) tools.
—Caitlin Sole, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 May 2025
Cleaning spills quickly and identifying any other water sources, such as leaky pipes, can also be useful.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 29 Apr. 2025
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Michael Nowels, Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2025
Lo and behold, Hamilton was indeed New Jersey’s leakiest defender during the series against Carolina, with the Devils allowing 3.45 xGA/60 with him on the ice.
—Dom Luszczyszyn, New York Times, 2 May 2025
Some of the most common repairs— leaky faucets, drafty windows, clogged drains—can be solved with simple DIY fixes that don’t require special (or potentially expensive) tools.
—Caitlin Sole, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 May 2025
Cleaning spills quickly and identifying any other water sources, such as leaky pipes, can also be useful.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 29 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for leaky
porous
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For example, soils marketed for cacti and succulents are highly porous, designed to drain water away quickly from the moisture-sensitive roots of desert plants.—
Erica Browne Grivas,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 June 2025
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In This Article How to Finish and Keep it Clean As porous material, grout acts like a sponge and soaks up everything: dirt, grease, mildew, soap scum, even hard water.—
Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
14 May 2025
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“Leaky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leaky. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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