spill

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The former Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain player's defense counsel submitted a technical report stating that water quality in the region on the date of the alleged spill was within acceptable limits.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

The so-called Santa Ynez Unit, which includes the pipelines, offshore rigs and a processing plant, was under different ownership at the time of the oil spill.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2026

An oil spill which has been blamed on a Russian attack in Ukraine has polluted a major river in Moldova, prompting authorities to cut water supplies to the northern city of Balti.

From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026

The pipeline hasn’t operated since a spill in 2015, which has stranded offshore production.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 16, 2026

I let the money spill through my fingers as I emitted the low and mournful groan that I’d been rehearsing.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan