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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The Bundibugyo ebolavirus outbreak in Congo, which has spread to neighboring Uganda, is causing serious concern among health officials.—
Kiki Intarasuwan,
CBS News,
16 June 2026 -
Plus, inflation has spread to so many other items throughout the economy.—
Luis Melgar,
Washington Post,
16 June 2026
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Footage circulating on social media showed at least one egg being thrown in Wembanyama’s direction as security personnel escorted him into a New York City hotel.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
12 June 2026
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Exercises that target your ankles, calves, and quads—like calf raises, marches, and squats—can help circulate blood throughout your legs.—
RikkiLynn Shields Hannigan,
Health,
11 June 2026
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The suspect got out of the car and attempted to flee the scene, but was eventually arrested at Roosevelt Boulevard and Red Lion Road.—
Tom Ignudo,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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Salah, 33, announced his departure from Liverpool, a team he was once credited with bringing back to life, as the club spent the majority of this season fighting to get out of the mud and adapting under new leadership.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
11 June 2026
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The Cougars came out of the gate flying, with Ani Woodard registering a hat trick and Emma Whoriskey and Taylor Watts adding goals in the opening frame.—
Jack Murray,
Boston Herald,
11 June 2026
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Big names are coming out to try to settle the fanbase before the game, including the likes of Ben Stiller and Mayor Zohran Mamdani.—
Amethyst Martinez,
USA Today,
11 June 2026
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When those negotiations failed, Republicans turned to a complicated procedural maneuver to get around the filibuster and pass the immigration funding with no Democratic votes.—
Kevin Freking,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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What’s the best way to get around and avoid traffic?—
Miami Herald Staff Report,
Miami Herald,
8 June 2026
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“Leak (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leak%20%28out%29. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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