overflow

Example Sentences

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Slurry entered the stream after a pump on a concrete tank's overflow pipe failed.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

It might not be an Olympic sport, but an event in Santa Monica happening quietly for years would overflow SoFi Stadium.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026

More than 12 percent of American households stash their overflow in rented storage spaces, according to Noah Starr, founder and CEO of TractIQ, a leading market data provider.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

In addition, Calpers maintains investment authority over a so-called overflow fund.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

The paths are gravel and the toilets don’t overflow.

From "Without Refuge" by Jane Mitchell