spill over
Example Sentences
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“I am watching closely to see whether the selloff remains concentrated in the most richly valued areas of the market or begins to spill over into economically sensitive sectors,” he said.
From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026
More concerning for policymakers, core inflation—which excludes volatile food and energy prices—also picked up, suggesting higher energy costs are beginning to spill over into other prices.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026
One of Jodar's greatest strengths is remaining composed when the ball is in play, although tension can spill over between points.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
Plus, the destruction of the environment causes viruses to spill over from animal hosts into us.
From Salon • May 11, 2026
After the Boston Tea Party, in 1773, when the anger of the American colonists against their British rulers began to spill over, dozens of committees and congresses of angry colonists sprang up around New England.
From "The Tipping Point" by Malcolm Gladwell
