spill

Example Sentences

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Imagine a swarm of robots rushing to complete an urgent job, such as cleaning up an oil spill or assembling complex machinery.

From Science Daily • Apr. 15, 2026

And could stress in private-credit funds spill over into the broader financial system?

From MarketWatch • Apr. 13, 2026

Should the sales process spill into next year, however, Zaslav’s tax liability picture would improve and the $335 million set-aside would not be needed, according to documents.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

Sunny spells will continue through the day for northern and eastern parts of Scotland and England, but cloud and patchy rain will spill in across western England, Wales and eventually south-west Scotland.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

Dad mops up the spill, pats Emma’s back, and tells her it’s just a glass of milk.

From "Wintergirls" by Laurie Halse Anderson