spill

Example Sentences

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The bad news is the losses inflicted on foreign investors could spill over to bond and currency markets.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

“I am watching closely to see whether the selloff remains concentrated in the most richly valued areas of the market or begins to spill over into economically sensitive sectors,” he said.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

"Well, hopefully, when Tommy Tuchel's brave boys put seven past Brazil, there'll be lots of beer flying everywhere - but the minute you spill liquid in there... it becomes like an ice rink."

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

"By understanding the physical laws that govern fire whirls, we can harness their power beyond oil spill remediation."

From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026

If she moved too fast, it would rip open and her yellow stuffing would spill out, ruining her Disney World sweatshirt.

From "Wintergirls" by Laurie Halse Anderson