spill over
Example Sentences
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Just days after its first-quarter earnings report, Moderna was thrust back into the spotlight amid growing concern that an outbreak on a cruise ship in the South Atlantic Ocean could spill over into something bigger.
From Barron's • May 13, 2026
Plus, the destruction of the environment causes viruses to spill over from animal hosts into us.
From Salon • May 11, 2026
The yield on 10-year Japanese government bonds hit 2.52%—the highest level since 1997—reflecting inflationary concerns as energy costs rise, threatening to spill over into more goods and services.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026
But analysts said it was too early to tell if that was the right call, and said questions about Nike’s current struggles could spill over into her new job.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 22, 2026
In the upper deck they spill over and dance on top of the scoreboard.
From "Crash" by Jerry Spinelli
