spill

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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

The question is whether trouble in the sector could spill into the wider economy or—disaster—the wider financial system.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

Earlier strikes in the past two weeks at the Tuapse refinery caused a big oil spill in the sea and residents reported "black" rain falling on the city and leaving an oily residue everywhere.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

But analysts said it was too early to tell if that was the right call, and said questions about Nike’s current struggles could spill over into her new job.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 22, 2026

“Jezebel, go see if Miss Corrie has a towel. Lettie, you mop this spill up right now.”

From "Root Magic" by Eden Royce