spoil
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“As a grandparent, you know you can love them and spoil them and then give them back.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026
I won’t spoil the reason Daphne’s mother divorced Eddie except to say that it attaches no blame to either.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026
Vue also told the BBC they ask customers to "have consideration to others when watching a film", while Odeon asks customers not to "spoil the enjoyment of others".
From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026
Residents say the emissions will spoil Fiji's eco-tourism reputation and pose a safety risk with hotels and schools nearby.
From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026
They ate the celery and the egg salad sandwiches right away, because mayonnaise could spoil.
From "Homecoming" by Cynthia Voigt
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