Example Sentences

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Several rivers and reservoirs are overflowing as water levels have crossed the danger mark, officials said.

From BBC • Aug. 29, 2024

Food, medicine, fuel and water are running low, and United Nations-run schools-turned-shelters are overflowing.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 6, 2023

“We don’t need anything else going in landfills that are overflowing already. The greenhouse gases are such a big problem,” said Rose, a thirty-something who lives in the San Fernando Valley community of North Hills.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 24, 2023

Gov. Luke said shelters are overflowing and resources are taxed.

From Washington Times • Aug. 9, 2023

Aunt Nina and Uncle Clyde are next, and both of them are overflowing with tears and gratitude.

From "Betty Before X" by Ilyasah Shabazz and Renée Watson