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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Twenty years later, Iraq War veteran Aaron Hughes continues spreading his realization that soldiers can better champion American ideals by following their conscience over orders.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025 -
About 25% of female breast cancer cases were found at the regional stage, meaning the cancer had spread to nearby lymph nodes, tissues, or organs, and 6% were found at a distant stage, meaning the cancer had spread to distant parts of the body, CDC data shows.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
3 Oct. 2025
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True to form, the country icon closed her message with humor, poking fun at an online hoax that circulated after her sister’s post.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Oct. 2025
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My helmet fan quit working before the start of the race, and about halfway through, my cool shirt quit circulating because everything was getting so hot that all the fans were tripping.—
Jeff Gluck,
New York Times,
8 Oct. 2025
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There aren’t many places to get out and dodge, and finding a rhythm is difficult.—
Shane Connuck
October 3,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Oct. 2025
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The 49ers got out to a 14-0 lead in the first half and led 17-7 at halftime on Thursday thanks to some big production from wideout Kendrick Bourne.—
Robert Marvi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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Roberts puts his trust in Snell Be it trust in his $182 million ace, fear of what mess could come out of his bullpen, or both, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts stayed in his spot at the top step in the dugout.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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The key question with RGB LED, then, is if and when prices for these sets can come out of the stratosphere, much less experience the steep descent that mini LED has seen as brands like TCL and Hisense have brought it to market at three-figure prices.—
Rob Pegoraro,
PC Magazine,
7 Oct. 2025
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Thanks to a groundbreaking agreement last summer, Anythink and its Rocky Mountain peers can now get around those prohibitive licensing costs.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
2 Oct. 2025
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There’s no getting around everyone wondering if this is a temporarily possible moment.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Leak (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leak%20%28out%29. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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