spoil
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They would spoil the pristine purity of Vernon Point’s only “esplanade”—a befuddled Kyra not having realized she lives on one.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026
Most Iran experts don’t see these divisions as big enough to spoil a potential de-escalation.
From Barron's • Apr. 20, 2026
They lost the second leg on Thursday 2-1 but after winning the opener 3-0 at Selhurst Park, the fans who had travelled to Italy were determined not to let anything spoil their party.
From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026
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
“Anyway,” my mom said, “it would take more than eating a mouse to spoil this day for me.”
From "Crash" by Jerry Spinelli
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