spill

Example Sentences

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Although the waterway and spill are small compared to some other major oil spills, “everything counts,” said Kristina Meris, a spokesperson for the California Department of Fish and Wildlife’s Office of Spill Prevention and Response.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 20, 2025

Ashley presents Spill the Soju, a K-pop fan podcast, with her best friend Chelsea Toledo.

From BBC • Jul. 16, 2024

We have the Black-owned Spill app, for example.

From Salon • May 15, 2024

Spill response crews have evaluated more than 4 miles of shoreline along either side of the stream, and traces from the spill have been found on one-third of a mile of shoreline.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 26, 2023

“Yeah, right. I was here for most of it. Spill the beans, ‘Doc.’”

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen