spoiling
Example Sentences
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He wakes up every single morning spoiling for a fight with someone.
From Salon • May 21, 2026
‘Abbott Elementary’ is always in contention, per usual, but I can’t see it spoiling the party.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026
French superstar Kylian Mbappe was hammering the goals in but the team rarely flowed in attack, with too many cooks spoiling the proverbial broth.
From Barron's • Jan. 12, 2026
To deal in sweeping generalities a moment, the Palisade is significantly more comfortable, more spoiling and more generous than the Grand Highlander Hybrid, for about the same money.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 8, 2026
Katherine’s hands are on her hips and she looks to be spoiling for a fight.
From "Dread Nation" by Justina Ireland
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