spill over

Example Sentences

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Payment disputes between automakers and suppliers aren’t unusual in the industry, but rarely spill over into court and result in parts shipments being halted.

From The Wall Street Journal

Wall Street jitters about the Iran war spilled over Tuesday into a vital part of U.S. financial markets that typically hum along without a hitch.

From MarketWatch

A challenging weekend for travel in the U.S. has spilled over into this week.

From Barron's

The base metal’s price fell as volatility in gold spilled over into the metals sector.

From The Wall Street Journal

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