Example Sentences

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An industrial tank at a plant in Garden Grove, Calif., about 20 miles southeast of Los Angeles, has been leaking vapors since at least Thursday, authorities said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026

It has been leaking contaminated water into the ground for several years, but because the leak is deep underground and inaccessible, it cannot be repaired.

From BBC • Dec. 17, 2023

But Wednesday brings a big test, with many Wall Street watchers expecting the bank to deliver a dud — a scenario that Goldman itself has been leaking in recent weeks to lower expectations.

From New York Times • Jul. 18, 2023

“This has been leaking for generations” he said.

From Seattle Times • May 16, 2022

“Well,” said the lieutenant, thoughtfully, “some one has been leaking, and it seems as if our first move in the game must be made right here in New York.”

From Boy Scouts in the Canal Zone The Plot Against Uncle Sam by Ralphson, G. Harvey (George Harvey)