as in to spread
to become known
the candidate's campaign didn't want his choice of a running mate to leak out before an official announcement was made
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The rest of the property radiates outwards from here, incorporating four restaurants, rooms and suites spread across a number of individual low-rise blocks, the Conrad Spa, and meeting and events space.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Apr. 2026 -
Severe weather continues into Monday On Monday, the severe weather threat spreads northeast and stretches from the lower Mississippi River Valley up to the Midwest.—
Kyle Reiman,
ABC News,
27 Apr. 2026
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The actress, who played Charlotte York on the series, acknowledged that the conversation has gained traction in recent years, particularly as clips of the show circulate widely on platforms like TikTok and Instagram.—
Virginia Chamlee,
PEOPLE,
30 Apr. 2026
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Rumors of Lopez’s potential appointment made the rounds Wednesday when a screenshot of a fake Miami Herald article announcing him as the next Miami police chief was circulated among the local law enforcement community.—
Verónica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
30 Apr. 2026
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The Knicks shot 18-of-26 in the first quarter — much to the delight of a rowdy, sizable contingent of New York fans that made its presence felt more and more as the game got out of hand.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
1 May 2026
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The Mustangs hit back-to-back singles with one out in the sixth, but once again Blaine got the next two batters to get out of the jam.—
Lou Ponsi,
Oc Register,
30 Apr. 2026
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Many others came out to take their best shots at Brady and often one another.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026
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Diego Simeone’s squad then came out like men possessed in the second half and managed to pull themselves level.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
29 Apr. 2026
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DeSantis said that provision requires lawmakers to consider race and undermines the Fair Districts Amendment as a whole — paving the legal pathway to getting around the state’s partisan gerrymandering ban altogether.—
Claire Heddles,
Miami Herald,
28 Apr. 2026
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For visitors new to the city, that free ride takes a lot of stress out of getting around.—
Taylor Haught,
Kansas City Star,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Leak (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leak%20%28out%29. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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