spoilt

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When spoilt votes were excluded, Humphreys won 29% of first preference votes, while Fianna Fail's Jim Gavin, who withdrew from the race but remained on the ballot paper, won 7% first preference votes.

From BBC • Oct. 25, 2025

There has been growing debate over how to manage what China calls "bear children" - spoilt young kids who kick up a fuss in public spaces such as by screaming or damaging public property.

From BBC • Aug. 29, 2024

He also revealed that about 5% of the ballots cast were "invalid", or spoilt.

From BBC • Mar. 4, 2024

Former Newcastle striker Alan Shearer posted on X: "A superb battling away performance from every single player. Shouldn't be spoilt by a disgusting decision."

From BBC • Nov. 28, 2023

If you know your heart sorry, I say, that mean it not quite as spoilt as you think Anyhow, he say, you know how it is.

From "The Color Purple" by Alice Walker