as in to spread
to become known
the candidate's campaign didn't want his choice of a running mate to leak out before an official announcement was made
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But a rethink of these strategies could be prompted by what happened on the latest of his 516 appearances for the club, spread over 16 years.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2026 -
The hood was spreading, forming its cupped oval.—
John McPhee,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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The hashtag #HangInTherePunch also circulated on social media to show support for the baby monkey.—
Angeline Jane Bernabe,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
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The trains will circulate through the airport’s central terminal area, linking terminals with parking facilities and pick-up and drop-off zones.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Daytime highs may struggle to get out of the 40s and 50s in many areas, and overnight lows could dip into the 30s, raising the possibility of patchy frost in some locations — an abrupt reminder that early spring in Michigan can still feel a lot like late winter.—
Vytas Reid,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Cheadle clearly figured out that his main job here is to cue her up and get out of her way.—
Chris Jones,
New York Daily News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Max Fried will take the ball during Thursday afternoon’s matchup to try to come out of the series with a series victory.—
James O'Connell,
New York Daily News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Though the two had reconciled by the time the song came out, Pink tried to keep the lyrics under wraps to convince him to star in the music video.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
15 Apr. 2026
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The ride-hailing company says Uber Shuttles will help travelers get around Boston in time for an eventful summer, with the World Cup and Sail Boston 2026 approaching.—
Neal Riley,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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These picks are designed to make getting around smoother, way more efficient, and to help frequent fliers avoid travel chaos (think tangled necklaces, dead phone batteries, and neck strains).—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Leak (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leak%20%28out%29. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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