leak
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This leak can raise pressure toward the lungs while reducing the amount of oxygen rich blood that moves forward through the heart.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 12, 2026
Pitching dozens of investors—the traditional path to funding—spreads proprietary science to exactly the audience that can leak it.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 10, 2026
Alleged irregularities, including a paper leak that forced a retake of the exam, have become a key reason for the mobilisation of CJP.
From Barron's ● Jul. 8, 2026
Getting rid of the physical disc also facilitates distribution by reducing supply-chain hiccups and the possibility of a premature leak.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 25, 2026
He knew he was letting whatever advantage he might have won leak away again, playing back into Hooper's hands.
From "I'm the King of the Castle" by Susan Hill
Strategic Petroleum Reserve stockpiles are precariously low and have been hit by major equipment failures, leaks and spills, according to a government report.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 13, 2026
In the memo, Blume insisted leaks to the media had been unplanned and said that reports of looming cuts had "annoyed" him.
From Barron's ● Jul. 13, 2026
Seal up air leaks: Inexpensive weatherstripping and caulking around leaky doors and windows stop hot air from seeping in and forcing your AC to run longer.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 29, 2026
A lack of building maintenance, water leaks, structural overloading, corruption regarding issuing of permits, as well as the overall chaotic state of affairs in much of government may also play a role.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 27, 2026
He leaks a long rattling breath through his nose, which makes me shrink into my chair.
From "Muffled" by Jennifer Gennari
Those leaked nutrients become an immediate food source for microbes living in the surrounding seawater.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 12, 2026
The statement from the royal household noted that on the day the video was leaked, the king and queen were receiving a group of politicians as part of their official duties.
From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026
Netflix stock started to drop when news leaked last year that the streamer was exploring a bid to buy Warner’s studio and streaming service.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 9, 2026
In May, a leaked audio recording showed him asking banker Daniel Vorcaro to finance a Hollywood film about his father titled "Dark Horse."
From Barron's ● Jul. 3, 2026
It leaked in through the heavy drapes, smearing itself across the room in thick lines.
From "Throne of Glass" by Sarah J. Maas
The next day, the firm would claim to file the first lawsuit against the owners of the leaking chemical tank.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 12, 2026
“To be clear, reporters are not the targets, those leaking classified information are.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 11, 2026
It was designed to stop electricity from leaking as transistors shrink to microscopic levels, ultimately allowing chips to become smaller, faster, and more efficient.
From Barron's ● Jun. 25, 2026
Powell said it was "bad form" to "put the spotlight on the Llywydd like this by leaking it to the press".
From BBC ● Jun. 17, 2026
There are ten leaking cabins, one main building, a run-down open-air chapel, and very few resources or supplies.
From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly
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