spill
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He told listeners on his show that he couldn't spill all the secrets from the wedding but could share some "fun stuff".
From BBC ● Jul. 8, 2026
The crisis started after officials responded to GKN’s Garden Grove facility on May 21 and soon realized a volatile chemical tank was at risk of exploding or causing a major spill.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 27, 2026
A subdued labor market limits the risk that higher energy prices will spill over into broader inflation through stronger wage demands, with workers facing weaker bargaining power.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 18, 2026
The ships carrying sanctioned oil are using systems that bad actors could use to cause an explosion or oil spill.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 16, 2026
If she moved too fast, it would rip open and her yellow stuffing would spill out, ruining her Disney World sweatshirt.
From "Wintergirls" by Laurie Halse Anderson
Strategic Petroleum Reserve stockpiles are precariously low and have been hit by major equipment failures, leaks and spills, according to a government report.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 13, 2026
A table with built-in grooves helps keep stemware steady and avoid spills on the tablecloth.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 4, 2026
“Long Island Girls” spills over with cultural references and generational nods that place readers in a time machine, with destinations that explore Long Island in the aughts, Brooklyn in 2010 and modern-day Los Angeles.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 30, 2026
Three toxic spills from a Barrick Gold mine between 2015 and 2017 contaminated provincial rivers to varying degrees.
From Barron's ● Jun. 15, 2026
As I part the curtains, early-morning sun spills through the window, spreading warm light across the knotty plank floor.
From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin
What began online has since spilled onto the streets, with CJP holding protests in different cities across the country.
From Barron's ● Jul. 8, 2026
Before Portugal played Croatia, excitement spilled on to the roads, with fans briefly bringing one of the Canadian city's main highways to a standstill to try to catch a glimpse of Ronaldo.
From BBC ● Jul. 6, 2026
Immigrants crowded waiting rooms and spilled into hallways as clerks raced to process around 100 people scheduled for an administrative hearing that morning.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 1, 2026
In recent months, the court’s internal tensions have increasingly spilled into public view.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 28, 2026
The chocolaty sauce of the chicken enchiladas spilled out of the rolled-up tortillas and mixed in with the rice and beans, making the dish extra delicious.
From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall
My motto in investing has always been cry over spilt milk, for analyzing errors is how you learn almost everything.
From Barron's ● Dec. 31, 2025
We had it in rugby where fake blood was spilt, so we want to avoid that.
From BBC ● May 22, 2025
Following a surprise defeat by England in round two, Galthie has opted for a 7-1 bench spilt, which helped inflict an 11-try hammering of Italy.
From BBC ● Mar. 10, 2025
Whilst a spilt layer of coffee on a table may sit apparently motionless, at the nanoscale the chaotic motion of molecules creates random waves on a liquid's surface.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 18, 2023
He fell silent, while the vivid stars were spilt and danced all ways.
From "Lord of the Flies" by William Golding
Deterioration in the Chinese passenger car market is accelerating, with competitive pressures spilling over into the broader Asia Pacific, while the Middle East conflict continues to weigh on energy costs and global consumer sentiment.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 17, 2026
His speaking cadence mirrors his singing style, going in fits and starts, spilling out a series of thought fragments that somehow end up magically fitting together.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 9, 2026
And he warned that the anger seen "spilling out" in Southampton was "in danger of getting considerably worse" if the public lose trust in the police.
From BBC ● Jun. 6, 2026
The ministry circulated images of a badly damaged ambulance, with medical masks spilling out of the vehicle and scattered on the road.
From Barron's ● Jun. 4, 2026
Celia came in with the knitting spilling to her knees.
From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff
