overflow

Example Sentences

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"So the boats overflow and over-spill sediment, propellers churn sediment up on the lake bed and there's run-off from the storage yards."

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

Just like sinks and bathtubs have overflow drains to prevent spills, human cells appear to have a similar built-in safeguard.

From Science Daily • Mar. 26, 2026

Municipal meetings overflow with complaints, and local officials do what they can to push back.

From Slate • Feb. 12, 2026

The few bins that do exist fill up quickly and overflow.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 1, 2026

Creeks and rivers overflow their banks from the recent rains, drenching the troops at every crossing.

From "Lincoln's Last Days: The Shocking Assassination that Changed America Forever" by Bill O'Reilly