Example Sentences

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Regulators mostly worry that trouble in private credit will spill over to banks that lend to it or to insurers that invest in it.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026

Conrad believes the core values and team spirit that clinched the World Test Championship will spill over into a squad which includes eight players who were at the Lord's final.

From Barron's • Feb. 4, 2026

“I think ‘Wuthering Heights’ will be our litmus test to see if method dressing will spill over into historically inspired garments,” says Bretaña.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 23, 2025

The big unknown is whether rising geopolitical tensions will spill over and make a bad situation worse.

From BBC • Oct. 31, 2023

If I talk about it, these tears will spill over.

From "Piecing Me Together" by Renée Watson