spillage
noun
the act or process of spilling.
spillages
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pluralof spillage.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The company said it had significantly reduced sewage spillages but accepted "as a sector, we recognise that we should have given sewage activations much more attention and acted faster.."
From BBC ● Sep. 29, 2023
The 11.6-inch device includes shock-absorbent bumpers to protect against drops and even drainage nearly the keyboard for spillages.
From The Verge ● Jan. 18, 2022
The difference in Clinton's case, Leonard said, is that so-called "spillages" of classified information within the .gov network are easier to track and contain.
From Reuters ● Aug. 21, 2015
It’s Alfie who triggered Wick’s revenge rage; Viggo is just the gruff dad trying to clean up his grown boy’s stupid spillages.
From Time ● Oct. 24, 2014
Overseeing the whole shebang is Big Chief Random Chaos, possibly not the most suitable candidate for a position requiring organisational skills, but the in-house hosts will be on hand to mop up any spillages.
From The Guardian ● Oct. 8, 2010
