leaky

Example Sentences

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The tubes of silicone, he said, were for his father, who was having problems with a leaky sink.

From Slate • Apr. 19, 2026

It’s like worrying about a leaky roof when the temperature is 95 degrees outside and the sun is blazing.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 22, 2026

There was a lethargy to Newcastle and you do not have to look too far to realise where the issues are for this leaky side.

From BBC • Feb. 28, 2026

In June 2024, the Enterprises and their partners filed a $600 million lawsuit, accusing Shvo of shoddy construction that left the club “dimly lit and aesthetically unappealing”— and burdened by leaky showers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 15, 2026

I’ve seen her do stuff like this before—fix leaky pipes, unplug a clogged sink, or smack a glob of spackle on a hole in the wall.

From "Blended" by Sharon M. Draper