overflowing

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"By reusing plastic waste that is already in Hawaii, we can reduce the environmental and economic impacts of transporting waste plastics from the islands, incinerating it or dumping it in Hawaii's overflowing landfills."

From Science Daily • Jun. 28, 2026

As Al Michel and Mike Sugerman tell it, the first rendition of their L.A. softball team was overflowing with “geeks,” “nerds” and “goofs.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 26, 2026

Nearby bars were overflowing with anxious New Yorkers who hung on every shot and call during the incredibly close game five in the best-of-seven series.

From BBC • Jun. 14, 2026

An overflowing duffle bag of tennis balls sat by the front door, the only chaos in a tidy house.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Lilya Litvyak, overflowing with enthusiasm and oozing personality, was one of them.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein