spoil

Example Sentences

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"These people spoil it for kids and genuine fans."

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

When Dennis DeYoung wrote “Babe,” the band’s 1979 hit and its first—and only—No. 1 U.S. single, the band’s manager warned its members not to release the song because it might spoil their rock credibility.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 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

“That’s good! I wish all the girls would leave, and spoil his old school. It’s perfectly maddening to think of those lovely limes,” sighed Amy, with the air of a martyr.

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott