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

He speeds between my legs and bounces around the room, knocking over boxes, jumping onto furniture, and spilling open soda cans on the burgundy rug.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer