leak
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A leak remains a possible outcome, officials have said, as an evacuation order for the area remains in place.
From BBC • May 25, 2026
There is currently no active leak, but crews have been working since Sunday to assess the risk.
From BBC • May 25, 2026
There was no indication as to what caused the leak, which was initially reported on Thursday, and McGovern did not comment on whether the crack was linked to the leak.
From Barron's • May 24, 2026
The leak also depletes the source for a chemical reaction, which is generating heat that, in turn, accelerates the reaction in a process called “thermal runaway.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026
Setting the cotton has got me worried, because the old man says if it ain’t done right, the boat will still leak, even with new planks.
From "The Young Man and the Sea" by Rodman Philbrick
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