spoil
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Roberts said he did not believe that whatever restraints the Dodgers might put on Yamamoto would spoil his chances for the Cy Young award, if his performance otherwise warrants it.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026
Saying too much more would spoil all of the fun to be had, but the banana is only the beginning.
From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026
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
Cloud could spoil the view for those in Scotland and Northern Ireland but elsewhere, especially during the first part of Saturday night, there will be some clear skies.
From BBC • Mar. 21, 2026
I hated the piles of manure purposely hidden in the grass to spoil my shoes.
From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron
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