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as in to flush
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Recent Examples of leach
Scrupulous use of fertilizers requires less of a production carbon footprint and in many cases less runoff or leaching of nitrate and phosphorus.
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Steven Savage, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
Freeport-McMoRan continues to focus on its leaching innovation initiatives, which contributed 164 million pounds of incremental copper production for the first nine months of 2024.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
Mining can also leach harmful chemicals into local water systems.
—Karina Atkins, Chicago Tribune, 29 Oct. 2024
Most of these holding ponds are earthen pits, with no liner to prevent the coal ash’s toxins from leaching into the groundwater.
—Jared Sullivan, TIME, 30 Oct. 2024
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Steven Savage, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
Freeport-McMoRan continues to focus on its leaching innovation initiatives, which contributed 164 million pounds of incremental copper production for the first nine months of 2024.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
Mining can also leach harmful chemicals into local water systems.
—Karina Atkins, Chicago Tribune, 29 Oct. 2024
Most of these holding ponds are earthen pits, with no liner to prevent the coal ash’s toxins from leaching into the groundwater.
—Jared Sullivan, TIME, 30 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for leach
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The pre-outrage was already percolating online when Beck did not play nearly the entire second half because of what appeared to be an elbow injury to his throwing arm.The Athletic College Football, The Athletic, 8 Dec. 2024
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Kahn said this idea of 1-on-1 racing has been percolating in his head for 10 years.Cory Mull, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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If everything looks good and the toilet still isn't flushing, replace it with a new one. Constant Clogging Clogs are not fun to deal with.Rabekah Henderson, Southern Living, 5 Dec. 2024
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What are water conservation guidelines at the Grand Canyon? To support these efforts, the park requests adherence to the following measures: Minimize water use during cleaning activities. Reduce toilet flushing to essential needs only.Skylar Heisey, The Arizona Republic, 4 Dec. 2024
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Oysters, mussels, scallops and clams feed by filtering plankton out of the water.Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 6 Dec. 2024
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Sludge is created by filtering out water from sewage, which is then sold as inexpensive fertilizer.Elaine Mallon, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 6 Dec. 2024
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Anti-religious groups seeking to purge the public square of religious imagery weaved a false narrative to accomplish their mission.Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
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Even after the Guardians’ second deal with the Pittsburgh Pirates, the motivation to purge Giménez’s remaining $96.5 million was clear.Ken Rosenthal, The Athletic, 12 Dec. 2024
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The sermon was built around a Bible passage, Malachi 3:1-4, about God's ability to purify people.Daniel Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 10 Dec. 2024
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Both purifying methods can measurably reduce indoor air pollution, according to the EPA.Marni Jameson, arkansasonline.com, 6 Dec. 2024
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While great strides were made to improve and build upon the foundation that Willis Haviland Carrier laid in the first few decades following its introduction, progress in the industry has since been more incremental, focusing on refining and maintaining established practices.Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
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Both farms have partnered over the years with sustainability experts at UC Davis, one of the top agricultural schools in the country, to refine their aquaculture practices.Becky Duffett, Bon Appétit, 17 Dec. 2024
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Then, cleanse your skin with a mild soap or cleanser.Brandi Jones, MSN-Ed, Health, 8 Dec. 2024
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Foreo Luna 4 $279 $167 Nordstrom Gently cleanse skin of makeup, sweat, and excess oil with Foreo's Luna 4 Cleansing Device.Annie Blackman, Allure, 2 Dec. 2024
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More news: Eagles Star Safety CJ Gardner-Johnson Exits Game With Apparent Concussion Despite essentially cleaning house on the offensive side of the ball, the Raiders have not seen much success.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
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In the restoration, more than 50,000 square yards of stonework — an area equal to six soccer fields — were cleaned, revealing luminous limestone and intricate carvings long cloaked in soot.Thomas Adamson and John Leicester, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
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“Leach.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leach. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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