spoil
Example Sentences
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There have been seven nationwide blackouts since 2024, making life more difficult for Cubans who fear food will spoil in refrigerators, among other problems in a country in economic crisis.
From Barron's • Mar. 22, 2026
Eisenberg and Schulman agreed that sharing too much about Norman before people could watch the show would spoil all the delightful surprises he delivers.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2026
George Catrambone, head of fixed income for the Americas at DWS, said there are other risks that could spoil the stock market’s party — more stress in private-credit markets being one such example.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 2, 2026
I guess the grouches can let a meh day in the team combined or an 11th place in the giant slalom spoil their vibe, but Mikaela Shiffrin is restored as an Olympic champion.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 18, 2026
And I can’t let Hudson spoil any chance at making new memories in old places.
From "What If It's Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera
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