leak
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“Not only did Paramount leak the alleged substance of the settlement discussions, but they misrepresented these discussions, demonstrating a lack of good faith,” Bonta said on Monday, noting: “I have pulled down this meeting.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 24, 2026
“Not only did Paramount leak the alleged substance of settlement discussions, but they misrepresented these discussions, demonstrating a lack of good faith,” he said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 24, 2026
The airport was recently affected by disruption to railway services, after a water leak prompted the closure of a tunnel.
From BBC ● Aug. 15, 2026
The move comes after nationwide protests triggered by the leak of a key medical entrance examination paper and a series of other recruitment scandals.
From Barron's ● Aug. 15, 2026
That night I duct-tape black trash bags over the garage windows so no light can leak in.
From "Shine!" by J.J. and Chris Grabenstein
Also, we live in a digital world in which we know that data leaks are always possible.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026
The broadcast followed a week of unauthorised gameplay leaks, which the developer said it had been "heartbreaking" to see shared online.
From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2026
The company obtained court orders Friday requiring Microsoft and Discord to turn over data in an effort to identify the source of recent leaks surrounding the eagerly anticipated video game.
From Barron's ● Aug. 27, 2026
Red flags include repeated claims over water leaks, construction disputes or harassment.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 27, 2026
Even the tanks that stayed put sprung vacuum leaks, microscopic holes that had to be hunted down one by one and sealed by hand.
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
Clips of the newest release leaked online starting August 18, a situation that Rockstar called "heartbreaking."
From Barron's ● Aug. 27, 2026
Three years ago, Azure’s revenue leaked in court records from a government lawsuit.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 26, 2026
Rockstar acknowledged players had been waiting for it to address the leaked footage, and said it was "unfortunate the intended game experience may now be impacted by some spoilers".
From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026
In the last few years, several games and sensitive information have been leaked.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 25, 2026
News of their imminent arrival leaked out, and the streets in front of the courthouse were jammed with reporters and cheering crowds.
From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin
Bonta, in a statement, accused Paramount of leaking and misrepresenting information the two sides had discussed during a preliminary session Friday.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 24, 2026
A whistleblower jailed for leaking military secrets about Australia's involvement in Afghanistan has been released on parole after serving 27 months.
From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026
Plus, “moles” in China are leaking official secrets for profit, and the bruising race to rent in San Francisco goes into overdrive.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 11, 2026
After weeks of leaking lower, bullish call options were suddenly bid to the moon, McElligott noted.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 10, 2026
“There are no princesses here,” Laney said, tears leaking out of her eyes as she followed her siblings out of the building.
From "The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street" by Karina Yan Glaser
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