overflowing

Example Sentences

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The health brief is one of the largest in government, and Murray inherits an overflowing in-tray and a department under continuous scrutiny from politicians, clinicians, patients and the media.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

Saudi Arabia’s flagship wealth fund is known for backing costly ideas overflowing with ambition, from building a futuristic city to creating a golf circuit to rival the PGA Tour.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

“After all these years, I found the money,” the comedy icon explains as he waves toward a duffel bag overflowing with “Spaceballs” money.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

“My best work yet, I am absolutely overflowing with love and gratitude and disbelief,” Hewitt wrote in her post, revealing that her daughter arrived on Dec. 12.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026

Before I can think of a sensible witch question to ask, a homeless man pushing an overflowing grocery cart comes our way.

From "Dragons in a Bag" by Zetta Elliott