spoil
Example Sentences
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The Democratic Unionist Party won the subsequent poll, eventually taking the spoils by going into government with Sinn Fein.
From BBC
She portrayed a spoiled socialite turned impoverished rural motel manager in “Schitt’s Creek.”
From Los Angeles Times
He spoiled the effect by leaping into the water to haul the rowing boat onto the sand and misjudging the depth, disappearing up to his neck.
From Literature
She is undoubtedly the favourite - but three fellow top-15 players are looking to spoil the party.
From BBC
“Have a cookie. But don’t spoil your supper.”
From Literature
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
