spill

Example Sentences

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They have been creating dykes and dams to contain any chemicals if the tank does spill - with the aim of preventing any substances from reaching storm drains or the ocean.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

The question, experts say, is whether officials can somehow deal with the dangerous chemicals in a way that does not end in a blast or the type of spill that causes environmental degradation.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

She said the run-up in energy prices will be temporary and will not spill over meaningfully to core inflation.

From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026

Volkswagen was previously found guilty in the emissions cheating scandal, Pfizer over its promotion of the anti-inflammatory drug Bextra and Exxon for the Exxon Valdez oil spill in Alaska.

From Barron's • May 11, 2026

“Going home?” a voice asks as I step into the science wing, making me jump and almost spill my drink.

From "Amina's Song" by Hena Khan