overfilling
Example Sentences
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Spoon a modest amount of jam into each center; resist overfilling, since hot jam often seemingly has ambitions of its own.
From Salon ● Jul. 20, 2026
Be sure to keep your fridge around 35-38 degrees F, and avoid overfilling to allow for sufficient airflow, which removes moisture and prevents mold growth, Lambertini advises.
From National Geographic ● Nov. 10, 2023
Day added that Alaska is now overfilling the classes by about 10% to compensate for this attrition.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 9, 2022
Avoid overfilling the washing machine, stick to low temperatures and handwash your delicates.
From The Guardian ● Jan. 12, 2020
She flooded into my present, and only tact kept me from burying my face in the dirty laundry overfilling the hamper by her dresser.
From "Looking for Alaska" by John Green
