How to Use leakage in a Sentence

leakage

noun
Definition of leakagenext
  • Leakages of about 30 percent were reported.
  • The leakage forced Suen to close the doors to Biscuits and Blues in April.
    — Justin Phillips, SFChronicle.com, 3 Aug. 2019
  • What does the 49ers’ point leakage say about the defense?
    — Scott Ostler, SFChronicle.com, 21 Dec. 2019
  • Place the cap on the tube and screw down tightly to prevent leakage.
    — Emily Deletter, The Enquirer, 8 Sep. 2021
  • The second mask should push the edges of the inner mask against the face and beard to help prevent air leakage.
    — Usa Today Network-Wisconsin, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 10 Dec. 2021
  • The inclusion of the pad will be what prevents odors and leakage.
    — Nikita Charuza, Peoplemag, 20 Feb. 2024
  • Sound leakage, on the other hand, does seem to have been improved.
    — Cameron Faulkner, The Verge, 23 July 2019
  • The names were long and silly, and the bottles were upside down, which caused leakage.
    — Jane Daly, Harper's BAZAAR, 1 Aug. 2022
  • The problem is, the first week has been filled with big plays so someone needs to step up to address the leakage.
    — Omar Kelly, sun-sentinel.com, 1 Aug. 2021
  • The worst leakage is in Indianapolis; the least is in New York City.
    — Bill McKibben, The New Yorker, 17 Dec. 2020
  • There was no leakage of the fuel load from the tractor-trailer.
    — Carol Robinson | Crobinson@al.com, al, 7 Aug. 2019
  • Booms were deployed around the crash site to corral any leakage.
    — Carrie Napoleon, Chicago Tribune, 20 June 2023
  • The main problem is the sound leakage inherent to the on-ear design.
    — Wired, 15 Oct. 2019
  • But then there was this big crack in the walls and leakage from above us and then the roof started to cave in and the ceiling started to sink.
    — Danny Nguyen, Washington Post, 12 Feb. 2024
  • Cup leakage Morgan isn’t the only Wave field star who’s headed to the World Cup.
    — Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 July 2023
  • The lid seals very tight and prevents any leakage, no matter how much it is tossed around in your car.
    — Tanya Edwards, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Feb. 2023
  • Sound leakage was the biggest concern as the trio, with Browne on piano, played live.
    — Erin Osmon, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2023
  • The nozzles were easy to switch out, and there was no leakage or spraying when taking them on and off.
    — Andrea Wurzburger, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Oct. 2023
  • Only on our third pour test did the gusset start to become wet to the touch, but there was still no leakage.
    — Sarah Bradley, Parents, 13 Feb. 2024
  • The crash did not cause any fuel leakage or fire, Griswold said.
    — Emily Brindley, courant.com, 8 Sep. 2019
  • Most men and women your age will have enough fluid leakage from their veins to cause sock lines.
    — Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 19 June 2023
  • The Jabra app has a tool that tests sound leakage and recommends which size of the rubber earbud tip should be used.
    — Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 2 Feb. 2023
  • Damage to endothelial cells in blood vessels in the brain can lead to leakage of proteins from the blood.
    — Gretchen Cuda Kroen, cleveland, 8 July 2022
  • In fact, this leakage can be designed so perfectly that all the light goes into the ball.
    — Chris Lee, Ars Technica, 27 June 2018
  • Her boob leakage didn't stop her from enjoying a fun night out.
    — Blake Bakkila, Health.com, 26 June 2018
  • But there is sure to be leakage in a joint venture majority-owned by the regime.
    — The Editorial Board, WSJ, 28 Nov. 2022
  • To my dismay, leakage had happened, and there was pink turkey juice in many places under the bird.
    — Bulletin Board, Twin Cities, 8 Dec. 2019
  • Start with smaller amounts because adding too much water can lead to leakage and mold.
    — Maya Polton, Parents, 4 Aug. 2023
  • Decaying wood: Decaying wood, whether from water leakage or other causes, can lead to mildew growth.
    — Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Oct. 2024
  • Complications may include bile leakage, infection, or injury to surrounding organs and tissues, such as the bile ducts, liver, or intestines.
    — Lindsay Curtis, Health, 28 Nov. 2024

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