1.   Such leaks were important because they could allow radiation to escape.

2.   According to the Soviet agency Tass, it was brought under control within two hours and there were no casualties and no radiation escaped.

3.   Officials stressed that no radiation had escaped into the atmosphere and there was no danger to the environment.

4.   At least three plant workers suffered radiation doses that are normally lethal, and some radiation escaped the plant.

5.   Adding to the sense of confusion, Consolidated Edison said early Wednesday evening that it was unclear whether any radiation had even escaped the plant.

6.   The statement says hardly any radiation would escape.

7.   We had a meltdown, but no radiation escaped from the containment area.

8.   According to Dutch transport officials, the shipment was not properly packed and allowed radiation to escape.

9.   No radiation escaped from the facility, it said.

10.   No radiation escaped and the reactor remained intact, the board reported.