as in 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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Advertisement That has helped save tens of millions of lives, contributed to a reduction by half of mortality rates of children under five, put developing countries on a better economic trajectory, and substantially reduced the chances that infectious diseases emerge and spread.—
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Even minor sparks or drifting embers can incite nearby foliage or grass, setting off a rapidly spreading fire.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
26 Sep. 2025
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Kimmel's silence following his suspension contrasted with widespread public reaction, including a letter signed by Tom Hanks, Barbra Streisand and others—circulated by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)—condemning ABC’s response.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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The clarification comes after a Daily Beast report circulated over the weekend claiming that Harry had registered Archie at Eton, a boarding school widely expected to welcome Prince George next year.—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
24 Sep. 2025
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Maltos got out of his car and pulled his weapon, a Sig Sauer 9mm automatic pistol at 29 feet from the truck's driver, according to the notice of claim.—
Jose R. Gonzalez,
AZCentral.com,
25 Sep. 2025
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Colorado got out of the box quickly to take a rare first-inning lead.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
20 Sep. 2025
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“Leaked (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leaked%20%28out%29. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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