spilling

Example Sentences

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The resulting delays have driven up crude prices, spilling over into fuel costs and airfare.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

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

Higher fuel prices are spilling over to shipping costs, airfare and fertilizer prices.

From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026

During a recent interview at Netflix’s Hollywood complex, the 70-year-old Davis was loose and vibrant, spilling out colorful anecdotes and celebrating what appears to be a fresh and exciting moment.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

His attention only wavers away from Celia once, when Chandresh knocks over a heavy crystal wineglass that narrowly avoids crashing into one of the candelabras, spilling red wine over the gold brocade of the tablecloth.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern