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The resultant material produced could patch up leaky heart parts or stabilize spinal discs, among other applications.
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Michael Franco, New Atlas, 2 Aug. 2024
Gnats breed in damp areas, so check for places where water may be collecting, such as around leaky pipes or overwatered outdoor plants.
—Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 23 Apr. 2024
Turn off the water, disconnect the leaky end of the hose, and then use your fingers or a set of needle-nose pliers to pull out the old gasket.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Aug. 2024
Maybe some leaky pipes making a few lumpy piles of ice.
—James Dziezynski, Outside Online, 5 Aug. 2024
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Michael Franco, New Atlas, 2 Aug. 2024
Gnats breed in damp areas, so check for places where water may be collecting, such as around leaky pipes or overwatered outdoor plants.
—Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 23 Apr. 2024
Turn off the water, disconnect the leaky end of the hose, and then use your fingers or a set of needle-nose pliers to pull out the old gasket.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Aug. 2024
Maybe some leaky pipes making a few lumpy piles of ice.
—James Dziezynski, Outside Online, 5 Aug. 2024
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“Leaky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leaky. Accessed 2 Oct. 2024.
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