spoil

Example Sentences

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"I told Noel and Liam: 'If I give the sign, there's a reason to stop the show. It means this is life-critical; I'm not doing it to spoil your night,'" he later recalled.

From BBC • Mar. 21, 2026

George Catrambone, head of fixed income for the Americas at DWS, said there were other risks that could spoil the stock market’s party.

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

I guess the grouches can let a meh day in the team combined or an 11th place in the giant slalom spoil their vibe, but Mikaela Shiffrin is restored as an Olympic champion.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 18, 2026

“Another fob? Some cuff links or a nice watch? I spoil myself too much as it is. You’d be doing me a favor by taking it off my hands.”

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros