as in spreading
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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Efforts focused on preventing the blaze from spreading to an adjacent facility and removing chemicals from the site.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 Mar. 2026 -
Even minor sparks or drifting embers can incite nearby foliage or grass, setting off a rapidly spreading fire.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
21 Mar. 2026
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The other would be a controversial and temporary addition to circulating currency, meant to celebrate the nation's 250th birthday.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
22 Mar. 2026
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Some remedies for allergy relief that have been circulating on social media or suggested by celebrities — like incorporating local honey into your diet to expose yourself to pollen — have been debunked.—
Kenya Hunter,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Mar. 2026
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Anyone apoplectic about the reactionary policies coming out of Washington should rest assured that Connecticut’s legislature is hard at work to balance the scales.—
Letters to the Editor,
Hartford Courant,
23 Mar. 2026
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Sometimes just coming out of nowhere and climbing a few steps is enough.—
Greg Cote
Updated March 23,
Miami Herald,
23 Mar. 2026
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The bill faced delay after delay in getting out of its committee.—
ProPublica,
ProPublica,
24 Mar. 2026
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That combination of high rates, elevated prices and other economic woes has made the idea of getting out of debt feel more urgent than ever.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
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There’s no getting around paying taxes, but there’s something galling about paying for the privilege.—
Brian Sloan,Dan Avery,
CNBC,
24 Mar. 2026
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With the hundreds of thousands of people expected to be in town for the event, road closures and getting around will be a challenge.—
Chris Hoffman,
CBS News,
23 Mar. 2026
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“Leaking (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leaking%20%28out%29. Accessed 26 Mar. 2026.
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