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as in to flush
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Recent Examples of leach
But chromium is present in the crust and might have leached into the layer and contaminated it.
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Byadam Mann, science.org, 15 Aug. 2024
Flint, Michigan became the poster city for the all-too-common problem of lead leaching into drinking water via a devastating combination of water chemistry and old infrastructure.
—Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 27 Nov. 2024
That’s more than double what comparable testing showed in 2015 in Flint, a year after the Michigan city switched its water source to the Flint River in a cost-cutting move but failed to properly treat it, leading to lead and other contaminants leaching into drinking water.
—Kyla Guilfoil, NBC News, 18 Nov. 2024
Health and environmental activists and residents grew concerned that the torn cables were leaching lead into the lake, which is a popular swimming destination and provides drinking water for some nearby households.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 Nov. 2024
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Byadam Mann, science.org, 15 Aug. 2024
Flint, Michigan became the poster city for the all-too-common problem of lead leaching into drinking water via a devastating combination of water chemistry and old infrastructure.
—Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 27 Nov. 2024
That’s more than double what comparable testing showed in 2015 in Flint, a year after the Michigan city switched its water source to the Flint River in a cost-cutting move but failed to properly treat it, leading to lead and other contaminants leaching into drinking water.
—Kyla Guilfoil, NBC News, 18 Nov. 2024
Health and environmental activists and residents grew concerned that the torn cables were leaching lead into the lake, which is a popular swimming destination and provides drinking water for some nearby households.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for leach
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Decades later, it can also be viewed as a prescient warning to drastically improve the U.S. government's ability to address and counter the percolating threat to the homeland from drones.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
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Understanding Yellowstone Yellowstone is fueled by what's known as a hotspot, where molten material from the Earth's mantle percolates up through the crust.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 3 Jan. 2025
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Eventually, officers deployed tear gas into his room, flushing him out and arresting him.James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 3 Jan. 2025
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This important liquid contributes to a number of essential functions, such as regulating body temperature, flushing out waste, acting as a shock absorber for the brain and spinal cord, making saliva, and lubricating the joints.New Atlas, New Atlas, 1 Jan. 2025
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Here’s What To Know Jon Jones’ Astronomical Asking Price For Tom Aspinall Fight Leaked Golden Globes 2025: ‘The Brutalist’, ‘Emilia Pérez’ And ‘Shogun’ Win Big Tree roots also naturally filter water of sediments and pollutants, creating cleaner, higher quality water.Dan Lambe, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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Most cameras offer customizable zones to filter out recording or motion detection for areas of the camera's frame.Simon Hill, WIRED, 3 Jan. 2025
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Step 1: Pause Before diving into a frenzy of purging and impulsive shopping, take a moment to reflect.Boutayna Chokrane, Vogue, 29 Dec. 2024
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And kind of purged the people around us that kind of always tried to drive wedges for petty little gains.Jim Ryan, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Try this steamer from Dr. Dennis Gross, $159 at Sephora, for a professional-level device that delivers micro-steam technology to intensely hydrate and visibly purify your skin.Nora Colomer, Fox News, 3 Jan. 2025
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Packed with grapefruit extract to purify and ceramides to shield against environmental stressors, this Best of Beauty Award winner leaves your scalp refreshed and your hair soft without drying it out.Erin Parker, Allure, 3 Jan. 2025
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Today’s machine-learning algorithms simplify labor-intensive tasks like bid management and lead scoring while simultaneously refining audience targeting and optimizing ad copy in real time.Jonathan Schwartz, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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The powder is then melted at above 1,100 degrees Celsius (2,012 degrees Fahrenheit) and cooled again to make gold nuggets, which are then sent off site to be refined to 99.9 percent purity.Eshe Nelson, New York Times, 1 Jan. 2025
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Summary Most basic hair care routines involve cleansing, conditioning, and styling.Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 4 Jan. 2025
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At once cleansing, soothing, and hydrating, the botanical blend has a woody, herbaceous scent.Jenny Berg, Allure, 1 Jan. 2025
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When Jorgenson moved out of the home, a cleaning crew filmed the property and noted that the bedroom carpet had been removed and there was a large stain on the wooden floorboards, court records show.Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 6 Jan. 2025
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Look through your connections and spring clean your account.Jodie Cook, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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“Leach.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leach. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.
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