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spillover

[spil-oh-ver] / ˈspɪlˌoʊ vər /


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These increases point to spillover effects from higher energy costs.

From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026

Its scientists have previously studied the spread of bovine tuberculosis as well as viruses carried by bats and the factors influencing their spillover into people.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

The requests follow months of individual meetings with fund managers and concerns voiced by Secretary Scott Bessent about the possibility of spillover into the regulated financial system.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

Early research quantifying the economic impact of ICE raids in Oxnard estimates direct crop losses of $3 billion to $7 billion with significant spillover into other sectors of the economy.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

I tore my eyes from the stage and inspected her red-white-and-blue onesie for any signs of spillover.

From "The Season of Styx Malone" by Kekla Magoon




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