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spill over





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Saglimbene also thinks SpaceX’s bid for mom-and-pop investors will spill over into the Anthropic and OpenAI IPOs if SpaceX gets a standing ovation.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

One of Jodar's greatest strengths is remaining composed when the ball is in play, although tension can spill over between points.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

Plus, the destruction of the environment causes viruses to spill over from animal hosts into us.

From Salon • May 11, 2026

Toxic waste inundated homes and fields in a spill over a year ago.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026

I pass through another car, trying to avoid the limbs that stick out from under bunks, the arms that spill over their edges.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen




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