spill over
Example Sentences
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Some of those viruses, including viruses related to the cause of COVID-19, can spill over into humans.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 12, 2026
That futility was starting to spill over to his defense, too, as he dropped a routine foul ball in front of a crowd whose patience had long since worn thin.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 23, 2026
And over the coming days and weeks, some investors are worried that the rumblings could spill over into other markets, like stocks.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 3, 2026
“Unless we get a sustained rise in oil prices and spill over onto consumer prices, our view is that inflation would trend lower over the coming quarters.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 15, 2026
Tears fill her eyes and spill over but she hardly seems to notice.
From "We Are Okay" by Nina LaCour
