Example Sentences

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The grassy area outside the Carter Center has been overflowing with flowers, handwritten tributes and bags of peanuts, a reference to Carter's early years as a peanut farmer in Plains.

From BBC • Jan. 4, 2025

But, really, all of 2023 has been overflowing with dance and with great dancers, who can be found anywhere.

From New York Times • Dec. 6, 2023

The Brahmaputra, Assam's main river which is fed by Himalayan snow melt and monsoon rain, has been overflowing in many areas along its course.

From Reuters • Jul. 26, 2016

Ever since “Downton Abbey” creator Julian Fellowes won an Oscar for the 2001 film “Gosford Park,” his professional dance card has been overflowing with suitors.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2016

For three months my heart has been overflowing with emotions at the same time inexpressibly sweet and sad.

From Mysteries of Paris, V3 by Sue, Eugène