spoil
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Stocks surged to new highs last week, fully erasing losses caused by the U.S.-Iran war, but the bond market could spoil the party.
From Barron's • May 4, 2026
They would spoil the pristine purity of Vernon Point’s only “esplanade”—a befuddled Kyra not having realized she lives on one.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026
They lost the second leg on Thursday 2-1 but after winning the opener 3-0 at Selhurst Park, the fans who had travelled to Italy were determined not to let anything spoil their party.
From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026
Saying too much more would spoil all of the fun to be had, but the banana is only the beginning.
From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026
He didn’t want to let them spoil this day, but he couldn’t help it.
From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova
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