overflow

Example Sentences

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Fellow campaigner Di Leary points at the sewage overflow pipe on the other side of the river.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

The less fortunate sat on the floor in an overflow room.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026

“From the outset, DC Water’s highest priority was to safely and quickly contain the overflow and repair the damaged section of the Potomac Interceptor,” it said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

Passing by on a random weeknight, one might see an overflow of patrons spilling onto Vermont Avenue, as the shop regularly hosts authors to discuss their new books.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

—CO, I need a plumber, man—my toilet won’t stop running and it’s gonna overflow.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover