overfilling
Example Sentences
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Spoon a modest amount of jam into each center; resist overfilling, since hot jam often seemingly has ambitions of its own.
From Salon ● Jul. 20, 2026
Be sure to keep your fridge around 35-38 degrees F, and avoid overfilling to allow for sufficient airflow, which removes moisture and prevents mold growth, Lambertini advises.
From National Geographic ● Nov. 10, 2023
Day added that Alaska is now overfilling the classes by about 10% to compensate for this attrition.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 9, 2022
Avoid overfilling the washing machine, stick to low temperatures and handwash your delicates.
From The Guardian ● Jan. 12, 2020
It was a sudden torrential rain, overfilling the river, and Toby couldn’t stop the water from coming over the banks.
From "We'll Fly Away" by Bryan Bliss
