spoil
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Intermittent power in some areas returns for as little as 45 minutes a day, causing food to spoil in the scorching heat.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 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
Residents said the emissions would spoil Fiji's eco-tourism reputation and pose a safety risk with hotels and schools nearby.
From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026
To spoil too much of this extraordinary transition would be a disservice to anyone who hasn’t yet seen “Blue Heron.”
From Salon • May 25, 2026
I hated the piles of manure purposely hidden in the grass to spoil my shoes.
From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron
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