as in spreads
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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With the end of the month fast approaching, the migrant exodus has continued as fear of further mob attacks spreads through poor neighborhoods and informal settlements.
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Health officials said that West Nile virus typically spreads through the bite of an infected Culex mosquito.
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Locals create authenticity but do not necessarily control how that authenticity circulates or is monetized through tourism.
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The system relies on a liquid coolant made up of 75 percent water and 25 percent propylene glycol, which circulates through cold plates attached to processors.
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The May reading of the personal consumption expenditures price index also comes out.
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This comes out to an annual salary of $79,924.
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“Leaks (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leaks%20%28out%29. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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