leakage

Example Sentences

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With leakage reduced to 0.5 percent, the ozone layer would recover to its 1980 condition by 2066.

From Science Daily • Apr. 16, 2026

The researchers emphasize that reducing both the use of these feedstocks and their leakage is becoming increasingly important, especially as global demand for products like plastics continues to grow.

From Science Daily • Apr. 16, 2026

“Whether the material originated from aircraft systems, waste leakage, or another source, this event raises important concerns about aviation safety over densely populated communities in Los Angeles County.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

Aside from the enormity of the amount proposed, defense budgets are as susceptible to leakage as any government-funded program.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

The growing light was like a leakage or flood, seeping into the ground.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides