spoil
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Plus, Nasdaq slumps as AI doubts spoil SK Hynix’s big U.S. debut.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 13, 2026
Relying on a trailer would be a disservice to your soul, not to mention that watching it would spoil a couple of key comedic bits and cameos that are best seen within their intended context.
From Salon ● Jul. 12, 2026
Like Vito Corleone, I have a sentimental weakness for my children and I spoil them.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 17, 2026
Residents said the emissions would spoil Fiji's eco-tourism reputation and pose a safety risk with hotels and schools nearby.
From Barron's ● Jun. 4, 2026
"We're going to have to really spoil her this time"—Tía cocks her head to imply collaboration with the other aunts and cousins—"so she doesn't stay away so long again."
From "How the García Girls Lost Their Accents" by Julia Alvarez
He marvels at the latest evidence of the grandchildren’s genius, like any grandfather should, and spoils them with treats and toys.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 17, 2026
Yet it’s hard to see the spoils of an AI-driven economy trickling down to everyone.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 2, 2026
It may also offer them a cut of the spoils from a tolled Strait, but that hardly sweetens the foul deal for the rest of the world.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 28, 2026
Ironically, the easiest way to fund his plans would be to draw on the spoils of faster growth.
From BBC ● Jun. 23, 2026
His friend shoveled their spoils into a burlap sack.
From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros
David Matias Rodriguez, an 82-year-old retiree, said he was worried the few things in his refrigerator would be spoiled.
From Barron's ● Jul. 14, 2026
It is further claimed the property was unsanitary, with soiled nappies and spoiled food and drink littered around.
From BBC ● Jul. 7, 2026
“We’ve been spoiled for too long by peace,” said Norman Heit, global corporate security and resilience director at telecom giant Vodafone.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 4, 2026
But she knew she would always be known as that spoiled brat she played at age 17.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 29, 2026
She was nice, even though Nancy thought she was a bit spoiled.
From "Sleepover Sleuths: Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew, #1" by Carolyn Keene
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
Cher Horowitz was the lovably spoilt, fashion-obsessed Beverly Hills high school girl we took to our hearts in the 1995 teen film Clueless.
From BBC ● Feb. 9, 2025
Fans in New England were spoilt rotten with almost two decades of unbridled success during the Tom Brady and Bill Belichick era - the greatest quarterback and head coach combination the sport has ever witnessed.
From BBC ● Oct. 18, 2024
Some could argue British music lovers are spoilt for choice.
From BBC ● Jul. 30, 2024
Siddhartha understood that the spoilt and grieving boy could not suddenly be content in a strange and poor place.
From "Siddhartha" by Hermann Hesse
I can just see Lionel Messi spoiling our party.
From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2026
"Very uncomfortable to say the least. Really spoiling our cruise and the crew are trying to laugh it away."
From BBC ● Jun. 30, 2026
Without spoiling the season’s outcome, I’ll just say that line is a guarantee of satisfaction even though we know this is the last serving we going to get.
From Salon ● Jun. 28, 2026
Her father tries to make up for the time he has missed by spoiling the children.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 25, 2026
She pulls it off his head quickly, spoiling his hair.
From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri
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