Memory Leaks - Causes?

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I noticed in the Task Manager that my current app's memory requirement keeps trickling upwards, even when the program is idle.

What are common causes of memory leaks in Blitz? I've tried to use good housekeeping methods but I'm at a loss as to why it's such a memory hog...