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spoil

[spoil] / spɔɪl /




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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

I won’t spoil it, because you should watch that one.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 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 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

And she wasn’t going to let anybody spoil it.

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz




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