leaking

Example Sentences

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If water is leaking through 8 inches of concrete, it’s not very much.

From Slate • Jun. 4, 2026

An industrial tank at a plant in Garden Grove, Calif., began leaking last week, forcing thousands of residents to evacuate.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

No chemicals are currently leaking, officials have repeatedly said, and authorities have been working around the clock to ensure that it stays that way.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

"There is currently no active leak, and continuous live atmospheric monitoring confirms there are no chemicals leaking," county fire officials said late Sunday.

From Barron's • May 25, 2026

The linoleum was stained and curling from the leaking roof.

From "The Road" by Cormac McCarthy