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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But some storefronts have shuttered as fear has spread, said Marie Jean-Francois, 45, one business owner there.—
Mark Bonamo,
New York Times,
1 June 2025 -
That’s the message that national weather forecasters, emergency management directors and public officials also are spreading as this year’s Atlantic hurricane season starts today and continues through Nov. 30.—
Martin E. Comas,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 June 2025
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Videos circulating on social media showed masked officers shoving Huerta to the ground before handcuffing him, drawing condemnation from politicians ranging from Gov. Gavin Newsom to Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass.—
Lia Russell,
Sacbee.com,
7 June 2025
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Based on the reactions circulating on social media, Oakmont Country Club is poised to be the main star of the 2025 U.S. Open.—
Julio Cesar Valdera Morales,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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Bayern are a high-pressing team who will try to lock opponents into their own third or force them to play long to get out of it.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
7 June 2025
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With Haliburton on the floor, Toppin handed him the rock while his teammates got out of the way.—
Tony East,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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No cars are allowed on Hamilton Island, so guests can get around on foot or by buggy or shuttle.—
Alli Forde,
Travel + Leisure,
6 June 2025
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Performers on its smaller or newer shows get around $2,000 for an episode.—
Jesse David Fox,
Vulture,
2 June 2025
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“Leak (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leak%20%28out%29. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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