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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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The energy in the building was present all night but seemed to pick up in the ninth when the Mets percolated at the plate for the first time, getting within four runs and having two on for Soto to get a chance at prolonging matters.—
Larry Fleisher,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2025
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The Bears’ decision to turn its attention back to building a stadium complex in Arlington Heights opens the latest but likely not the final chapter in a saga that has percolated across the region for years.—
Robert McCoppin,
Chicago Tribune,
16 May 2025
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This is small and simple, and consists of a sink, shower, and a flushing toilet.—
Adam Williams
May 19,
New Atlas,
19 May 2025
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After the session, a friend came to pick Priest up and was surprised to find his face flushed.—
Michael Pollan,
New Yorker,
19 May 2025
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These elements all contribute to a powerful sense of place, which has literally been filtered through a cinephile’s lens.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
18 May 2025
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Beyond the culinary aspect, our olive grove, garden and apiary provide a rare opportunity for guests to directly reconnect with nature at a time when so many experiences are filtered through a digital screen.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
18 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 formula stars ingredients like exfoliating, brightening charcoal, and creamy kaolin clay to achieve that mask effect to tackle hair below the surface, slowing future growth, all while moisturizing and cleansing pores.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
7 May 2025
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Rinse and Repeat For outdoor plants, cleansing rain showers help wash away dirt and pests.—
Erica Browne Grivas,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 May 2025
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The smart robot also senses when the mop is getting dingy and goes back to the station to clean it.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
19 May 2025
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This handy appliance can clean all sorts of household items beyond those found in kitchen cupboards.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 May 2025
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“Leach.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leach. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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