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Recent Examples of leaky
Before June heads out to rejoin Mayday in another leaky safe house in the middle of nowhere, Holly offers to remove her ear tag.
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Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 8 Apr. 2025
Stoves can be leaky, too, said Carlos Gould, an environmental health scientist at the University of California, San Diego.
—Rachel Nuwer, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
Using it to address persistent trade deficits — a chronic, macroeconomic condition — is calling the fire department for a leaky faucet.
—Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2025
Well, that’s not just about visceral fat getting inflamed and leaky.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 26 Mar. 2025
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Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 8 Apr. 2025
Stoves can be leaky, too, said Carlos Gould, an environmental health scientist at the University of California, San Diego.
—Rachel Nuwer, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
Using it to address persistent trade deficits — a chronic, macroeconomic condition — is calling the fire department for a leaky faucet.
—Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2025
Well, that’s not just about visceral fat getting inflamed and leaky.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 26 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for leaky
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At Congonhas Airport, the most notable change was the resurfacing of the runway, now with transverse grooving and a porous friction layer to improve water drainage and reduce the risk of skidding.—
Isadora Wandermurem,
Time,
23 Apr. 2025
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With the rise of remote work, smartphones and constant connectivity, the boundaries between these roles have become increasingly porous.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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“Leaky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leaky. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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