overflowing
Example Sentences
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This is roughly equivalent to stopping an overflowing bathtub by shutting off the water to the entire apartment building because you cannot get to the faucet.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 31, 2026
His company has been importing vegetables from Europe in August—usually a time when the U.K. is overflowing with homegrown produce.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 31, 2026
This was because the barrier lake was "overflowing non-stop" which could lead to fresh floods or debris flows.
From BBC ● Aug. 28, 2026
The rest, we can dump at one of our many overflowing roadside rest stops.
From Salon ● Aug. 23, 2026
Before I can think of a sensible witch question to ask, a homeless man pushing an overflowing grocery cart comes our way.
From "Dragons in a Bag" by Zetta Elliott
