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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The virus typically spreads through contact with bodily fluids from another person infected with the disease, and family members and health care workers are considered the most at risk.—
Zachary Folk,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026 -
Andes virus largely spreads to humans who breathe in viral particles found in rodents’ feces, urine, and saliva, and is the only hantavirus known to transmit between people.—
Jackie Flynn Mogensen,
Scientific American,
17 May 2026
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Its vertical and horizontal dual oscillation, coupled with an airflow range of up to 50 feet, efficiently circulates air in any direction.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 May 2026
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While Mullen’s work circulates primarily through podcasts and online clips, SNL remains one of the most powerful amplifiers of funny.—
Seth Abramovitch,
HollywoodReporter,
15 May 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 22 May. 2026.
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