spill

Example Sentences

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Trying to juice a rival’s bad news for buzz isn’t advisable if it’s something as serious as an oil spill or a plane crash.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

The Hawaii National Guard remains stationed at the 120-year-old Wahiawa dam to monitor the water levels after officials feared it could spill over and ordered nearby residents to evacuate.

From BBC • Mar. 22, 2026

The WWF environmental group warned that any spill could cause long-lasting pollution in the area, among the most biodiverse in the Mediterranean basin.

From Barron's • Mar. 22, 2026

Sable acquired the infrastructure in 2024 after a former owner shuttered operation after the 2015 spill.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 7, 2026

We watched it spill out of his hand into Tansy’s.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck