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After months of investigation, Drizit Environmental, a South African firm contracted by Sino Metals, concluded that 1.5 million tons of toxic waste had overflowed into the Kafue valley, 30 times what the company had said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 28, 2025

The Sutlej River had overflowed, submerging homes and washing away the walls that were meant to protect them.

From BBC • Aug. 27, 2025

So early the next morning when her foot hit the water lapping the bottom of her wooden bed frame, Thies' first thought was that the toilet had overflowed.

From Salon • Apr. 17, 2023

One of the cells’ sinks had overflowed, so they were moved into another while it was fixed Sunday.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 17, 2018

The Small Items shop had overflowed somewhat into their apartment above.

From "The City of Ember" by Jeanne DuPrau