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spoil

[spoil] / spɔɪl /




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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

Residents say the emissions will spoil Fiji's eco-tourism reputation and pose a safety risk with hotels and schools nearby.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

Mountains of ripe tomatoes, waiting to be turned into paste or sauce, are left to spoil.

From Salon • Apr. 11, 2026

Cloud could spoil the view for those in Scotland and Northern Ireland but elsewhere, especially during the first part of Saturday night, there will be some clear skies.

From BBC • Mar. 21, 2026

Some felt comforted because something was being done to solve the problem that had come upon them so unexpectedly to spoil the calm progression of their days.

From "Rowan of Rin" by Emily Rodda




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