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Recent Examples of leaky
Place the pot at a safe distance from exterior doors, leaky windows, and vents.
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 17 Feb. 2026
Under the standard Arizona Association of REALTORS contract, lines 325-333, if there is any dispute between the seller and the buyer, including non-disclosure by the seller to the buyer of a leaky roof, there must first be mediation.
—Christopher A. Combs, AZCentral.com, 17 Feb. 2026
Continue reading … ROYAL RIFT — Prince William's 'leaky sieve' fears keep Prince Harry at arm's length.
—FOXNews.com, 16 Feb. 2026
Investigators documented that flooding in the parking area from leaky pipes has persisted since at least 2023, while a malfunctioning security gate posed a safety risk.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2026
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 17 Feb. 2026
Under the standard Arizona Association of REALTORS contract, lines 325-333, if there is any dispute between the seller and the buyer, including non-disclosure by the seller to the buyer of a leaky roof, there must first be mediation.
—Christopher A. Combs, AZCentral.com, 17 Feb. 2026
Continue reading … ROYAL RIFT — Prince William's 'leaky sieve' fears keep Prince Harry at arm's length.
—FOXNews.com, 16 Feb. 2026
Investigators documented that flooding in the parking area from leaky pipes has persisted since at least 2023, while a malfunctioning security gate posed a safety risk.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for leaky
porous
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There is no need to use bleach, soap or a produce wash — fruits and vegetables are porous and can absorb those chemicals, the FDA said.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
11 Mar. 2026
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Neither meant much in the face of porous defense, ineffective rim protection and a lack of effort on the offensive boards.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Leaky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leaky. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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