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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