spilling
Example Sentences
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He couldn't stop smiling, the relief spilling into his voice: "This was only possible because of our effort, all your sweat and tears. Let's hear it from everyone: Tattoos are art!"
From BBC • May 29, 2026
The resulting delays have driven up crude prices, spilling over into fuel costs and airfare.
From Barron's • May 29, 2026
Higher fuel prices were spilling to shipping costs, airfare and fertilizer.
From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026
Images from the rover show sand spilling from the "Atacama" rock during the attempt, yet the rock still did not detach.
From Science Daily • May 11, 2026
I’m used to saying I’m sorry for doing stupid stuff—like for spilling nail polish on the bedspread, or for hiding a bad grade I got on a math quiz.
From "Blended" by Sharon M. Draper
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