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spoil

[spoil] / spɔɪl /




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It’s too soon to spoil it for him.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

As for this edition of FuelFest, Walker and Gibson said they didn’t want to spoil all of the surprises, but here are six things to know before you head to the event.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

I won’t spoil the reason Daphne’s mother divorced Eddie except to say that it attaches no blame to either.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

Vue also told the BBC they ask customers to "have consideration to others when watching a film", while Odeon asks customers not to "spoil the enjoyment of others".

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

They ate the celery and the egg salad sandwiches right away, because mayonnaise could spoil.

From "Homecoming" by Cynthia Voigt




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