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as in to flush
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Recent Examples of leach
Although the specific research around this practice is confusing and sometimes conflicting, most experts believe this can cause additional contamination and leaching.
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Kristin Hostetter, Outside Online, 22 Jan. 2025
The paper cellulose bags followed, with 135 million particles per milliliter, and the mesh nylon bags leached 8.18 million.
—Jenna Anderson, Health, 19 Jan. 2025
Erosion control is another critical aspect of protecting water, as erosion leads to the loss of topsoil and contributes to leaching.
—Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 10 Jan. 2025
And if what's sunken to make the artificial reef isn't properly broken down, toxic chemicals can leach out, some conservation groups say.
—Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 14 Nov. 2024
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Kristin Hostetter, Outside Online, 22 Jan. 2025
The paper cellulose bags followed, with 135 million particles per milliliter, and the mesh nylon bags leached 8.18 million.
—Jenna Anderson, Health, 19 Jan. 2025
Erosion control is another critical aspect of protecting water, as erosion leads to the loss of topsoil and contributes to leaching.
—Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 10 Jan. 2025
And if what's sunken to make the artificial reef isn't properly broken down, toxic chemicals can leach out, some conservation groups say.
—Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 14 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for leach
Verb
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Rumors had been percolating for days that Gaga was in negotiations to perform at the Grammy Awards.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
1 Feb. 2025
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The stock wasn’t percolating after the bell, fairly flat.—
Jason Gewirtz,
CNBC,
29 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Then wash with warm water and shampoo to flush out any lint and product buildup sitting on the bristles.—
Katelyn Squiers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 Jan. 2025
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There is no way to flush the alcohol out of the system faster, as the body will metabolize it at a natural pace.—
Angelica Bottaro,
Verywell Health,
23 Jan. 2025
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The structure will comprise four separate arched timber modules surrounding translucent panels, which will allow light into the pavilion, the effect recalling that of sunlight filtered through foliage.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
30 Jan. 2025
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Finally, the whiskey was filtered and bottled at 100.2 proof.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
30 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Career civil servants will be purged, replaced with political appointees whose primary qualification is apparent fealty to the President.—
Simon Shuster,
TIME,
7 Feb. 2025
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Trump and his administrative have fired independent inspectors generals of 17 agencies, purged the Justice Department of attorneys who worked on the criminal investigations targeting him and pushed out top FBI executives promoted by former FBI Director Christopher Wray.—
Joey Garrison,
USA TODAY,
6 Feb. 2025
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The Old Testament story of the scapegoat—a goat burdened by human sins and exiled into the wilderness in order to purify the community—inspired Hepburn Ferrer’s latest body of work.—
airmail.news,
airmail.news,
25 Jan. 2025
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Clay ingredients like kaolin or bentonite can help minimize the appearance of whiteheads by purifying the skin and reducing oiliness.11 Non-Comedogenic Products Choose skincare and makeup products labeled as non-comedogenic, meaning they are formulated not to clog pores.—
William Truswell,
Verywell Health,
22 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The purview of his catalogue narrowed, focusing on refining a reputation as a petty king in rap and in relationships.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
7 Feb. 2025
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The group decided on Monday to give astronomers a few more months to refine their estimates of the asteroid's orbit before taking action.—
Stephen Clark,
Ars Technica,
6 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The material included a history of Nazi Germany, reports on violence in modern Sri Lanka, documents about war in Chechnya, a book on clan cleansing in Somalia, academic reports on the Rwandan genocide and a paper on punishments used on enslaved people on 18th-century British plantations.—
Megan Specia,
New York Times,
23 Jan. 2025
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Wash gently: Use a soft washcloth when cleansing your baby’s face, and do not rub the skin.—
Carrie Madormo, RN, MPH,
Verywell Health,
23 Jan. 2025
Verb
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This one has six vibration patterns to play around with and is made with silicone that’s waterproof and easy to clean.—
Jessica Kasparian,
SELF,
31 Jan. 2025
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But detaining people who clean shrimp at a Newark seafood market while freeing Jan. 6 violent rioters is not only morally questionable but economically insane.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
30 Jan. 2025
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“Leach.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leach. Accessed 13 Feb. 2025.
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