How to Use leakage in a Sentence

leakage

noun
Definition of leakagenext
  • Leakages of about 30 percent were reported.
  • 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
  • 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
  • Booms were deployed around the crash site to corral any leakage.
    — Carrie Napoleon, Chicago Tribune, 20 June 2023
  • 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
  • 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
  • But there is sure to be leakage in a joint venture majority-owned by the regime.
    — The Editorial Board, WSJ, 28 Nov. 2022
  • Start with smaller amounts because adding too much water can lead to leakage and mold.
    — Maya Polton, Parents, 4 Aug. 2023
  • When typing on a desk there’s enough light leakage from under the function keys to distract my eye.
    — Ewan Spence, Forbes, 27 Apr. 2021
  • The problem for Biden is that the exit poll indicates clear leakage in his support from a year ago.
    — Harry Enten, CNN, 18 Sep. 2021
  • The audio leakage problem the Stories have also seems to be on the way to being fixed with these new glasses.
    — Victoria Song, The Verge, 27 Sep. 2023
  • The leak wasn’t repaired for more than three months, even though a single day’s leakage could have powered hundreds of homes.
    — Lois Parshley, The Atlantic, 24 Dec. 2022
  • Then, place both hands over the respirator, including along the sides, and breathe out to feel for air leakage with your hands.
    — Carolyn L. Todd, SELF, 19 Jan. 2022
  • That adaptive shielding prevents leakage from the world outside the Box.
    — Chris Klimek, Vulture, 15 May 2024
  • The group showed that in a mouse model, the vaccine did increase vascular leakage.
    — Gretchen Vogel, Science | AAAS, 22 Apr. 2021
  • Testers also had to note if there was any leakage when the hose was connected to a water spigot.
    — Megan Boettcher, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Sep. 2022
  • This leakage increases blood volume and pressure in the left ventricle, forcing the heart to work harder to pump blood to the rest of the body.
    — Colleen Doherty, Verywell Health, 19 Sep. 2024
  • These small devices identify leakage right away and alert you to close the water supply if required.
    — Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Sep. 2024
  • The first one deals with leakage and low frequencies, which are relatively easy to compensate for.
    — Andrew Williams, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024

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