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

“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

Heavily supported by states with budgets overflowing with oil dollars, the Gulf hubs offer very competitive cost bases.

From Barron's • Mar. 2, 2026

Our storehouse is filled to overflowing with the good things the ship has brought: wheat, pork, ale, wine, butter, and beef.

From "Blood on the River" by Elisa Carbone