Leak
Tells
Leak and tells are semantically related in communicate topic. Sometimes you can use "Leak" instead a verb "Tells".
Both words in one sentence
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As everyone surveys the wreckage, the Troop's adult advisor cheerily tells them that there had been a simple plumbing leak.
Source: Gas Leak Cover-Up -
The film tells the tale of three forest denizens that go on an expedition to cure their friend, Michelle, who became sick from chemical fumes which leak into the forest due to human carelessness.
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I Need a Freaking Drink: As Geordi goes on and on about Cochrane's impact upon human history, Cochrane tells him he has to take a leak, but it's just an excuse to go off and drink in private.
Source: Film / Star Trek: First Contact
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