spoiled

Example Sentences

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Indeed, what now looks like nightly riots began with reports of maggot-infested and spoiled food.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Crisis strikes the kitchen when our forgotten, shelved-away ingredients teeter on the fine line between fresh and spoiled.

From Salon • May 30, 2026

Reality TV had moved on from spoiled 20-somethings tearing each other apart to new ventures such as “90 Day Fiancé” and “Dance Moms.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

"We spent so many months with no fresh rations as the ships failed to reach here, or the limited vegetables they were carrying were spoiled during the long journey," she recalled.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

“You’re saying that my son will grow up as a spoiled brat,” Mrs. Sterling continued.

From "The School for Whatnots" by Margaret Peterson Haddix