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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Typically, hantavirus spreads by inhaling particles contaminated with the urine, feces or saliva of wild rodents.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026 -
When trust declines at the top, ambiguity spreads below.—
Britton Bloch,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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Misinformation about sunscreen also circulates widely on social media, and many Americans are skeptical about sunscreen safety, according to a recent survey from the American Academy of Dermatology.—
Emily Kay Votruba,
EverydayHealth.com,
10 June 2026
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Meant to be worn under the Axiom Extravehicular Mobility Unit (AxEMU) spacesuit, announced by the two companies in 2024, the garment circulates cold water through a network of tubes across the body's major muscle groups, according to an Axiom Space news release.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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And while the high-yield savings account is positioned to be slightly more profitable over the next nine months, the CD still comes out on top after a full year.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
20 May 2026
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Bake for 25 to 35 minutes, or until a knife inserted in the middle comes out clean.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 May 2026
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“Leaks (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leaks%20%28out%29. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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