Example Sentences

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Alex and André said someone from the Crown Prosecution Service had leaked a letter to them which revealed a series of failings, meaning opportunities were missed to stop Napper earlier.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

Under a previous Labour government, as it turns out, Mandelson had leaked loads of confidential financial information to his good buddy Epstein, and then lied about their friendship for years afterward.

From Salon • Feb. 15, 2026

The most shocking allegation disclosed during the closed-door briefing, the people said, was that Zhang had leaked core technical data on China’s nuclear weapons to the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 25, 2026

Newcastle's defence had leaked 25 tries and 170 points in their opening five games and Harlequins tore them to shreds thanks to Smith and Green.

From Barron's • Oct. 25, 2025

The cap was off a tube of toothpaste, and some toothpaste had leaked out.

From "Small Steps" by Louis Sachar