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

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

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

The design scheme certainly doesn’t want to spoil anyone’s good time.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 20, 2026

“Have a cookie. But don’t spoil your supper.”

From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko