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as in to flush
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Recent Examples of leach
During the breakdown process, PFAS can leach into the soil and water supply.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
This means that nitrogen can easily move with the water in the soil profile, whether in a container or your garden, and be transported out of the root zone, a process known as leaching.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Mar. 2025
Processing them has traditionally required toxic, highly corrosive substances that can leach into waterways and soil.
—Stephanie Hanes, Christian Science Monitor, 18 Apr. 2025
There were tremendous failures by these and other colleges nationwide to protect Jews on campus from anti-Israel protests that leached into intimidation, harassment and threats against Jewish students and Jewish faculty and staff.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 15 Apr. 2025
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
This means that nitrogen can easily move with the water in the soil profile, whether in a container or your garden, and be transported out of the root zone, a process known as leaching.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Mar. 2025
Processing them has traditionally required toxic, highly corrosive substances that can leach into waterways and soil.
—Stephanie Hanes, Christian Science Monitor, 18 Apr. 2025
There were tremendous failures by these and other colleges nationwide to protect Jews on campus from anti-Israel protests that leached into intimidation, harassment and threats against Jewish students and Jewish faculty and staff.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 15 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for leach
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In cities with significant immigrant populations, many people willing to be interviewed and identified were not in danger of deportation themselves as part of the parole program, but shared the anguish of fellow residents who were, and spoke of a larger fear percolating through their communities.—
Mark Bonamo,
New York Times,
1 June 2025
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Though ideas for a DWP sequel have been percolating for years, fans really began getting their hopes up when Anne Hathaway wore a cerulean blue dress to reunite with Meryl Streep and Emily Blunt at the 2024 SAG Awards.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
23 May 2025
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Have the Yankees used that fifth inning for motivation or just flushed it?—
Bill Shaikin,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2025
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Both teams have lineups flush with guys who can knock down the triple.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
18 May 2025
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There is no sunscreen that filters 100% of the sun's rays, so SPF 30 is sufficient.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
30 May 2025
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The number of No. 1 albums that Hybe’s record-shattering boy band BTS has landed on the U.S. Billboard 200 STRATEGY + SUCCESS Nearly all hiring managers now use AI, resulting in many applicants getting filtered out before a human even looks at their résumé.—
Danielle Chemtob,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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Listen to this article WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump abruptly fired Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden on Thursday as the White House continues to purge the federal government of those perceived to oppose the president and his agenda.—
Seung Min Kim,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2025
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Just for the record, Patrick Mahomes didn’t get his iconic mohawk sheared off to purge that 40-22 drubbing by the Eagles in Super Bowl LIX.—
Vahe Gregorian,
Kansas City Star,
23 May 2025
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The three-step regimen includes starts with the Regenerative Exosome Cleanser (£70); a daily purifying treatment infused with exosomes to gently cleanse while kickstarting the skin’s renewal process.—
Angelina Villa-Clarke,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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Plants can also lift your mood, add moisture to and purify the air, and help you to sleep more soundly.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 May 2025
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Large rocks containing chromite, is crushed into smaller bitesize chunks, before to goes through a process to refine and extract the ore that yields chromium, a vital component of stainless steel, at the Mughulkhil mine in Logar Province, Afghanistan.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
28 May 2025
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Students will also receive qualitative feedback from FSF adjunct faculty partners within 48 business hours of each assignment submission, helping students improve and refine their ideas ahead of the competition deadline.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
28 May 2025
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The nourishing, cleansing mélange of hibiscus extract, false daisy extract, and moringa seed oil is only half the appeal—the other half is the fragrance blend featuring vanilla, citrus, and orange blossom.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
25 May 2025
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Benefits of sulfate-free shampoo There are several key benefits to cleansing your hair with sulfate-free shampoo.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
23 May 2025
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Deen said housekeepers are often required to clean a room every 15 minutes, which leads to injuries and less-clean rooms.—
Sean Campbell,
Sacbee.com,
31 May 2025
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Add Aquatic Plants Aquatic plants not only look serene, but help clean the water and provide shade for fish.—
Miranda Crowell,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 May 2025
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“Leach.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leach. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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