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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While no poultry or other species are currently affected, and Australia's international disease-free status holds, experts warn of severe consequences if the virus spreads to freshwater ducks.
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The most notable change occurred in 2025 with the addition of a 48-inch panoramic display that spreads across the entire dashboard.
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There, the partners of players are getting plenty of airtime of their own — all while taking and appearing in content that circulates for days on socials.
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Patricia wears a tiara and circulates dreamily, like a grownup Carrie at prom.
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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 27 Jun. 2026.
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