spill

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

The water spill occurred during a routine effort to empty what the Orange County Health Care Agency called an “onsite stormwater/condensation tank located in an area unrelated to the incident site.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

"Well, hopefully, when Tommy Tuchel's brave boys put seven past Brazil, there'll be lots of beer flying everywhere - but the minute you spill liquid in there... it becomes like an ice rink."

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

"By understanding the physical laws that govern fire whirls, we can harness their power beyond oil spill remediation."

From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026

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

From "Root Magic" by Eden Royce