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spoil

[spoil] / spɔɪl /




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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

They lost the second leg on Thursday 2-1 but after winning the opener 3-0 at Selhurst Park, the fans who had travelled to Italy were determined not to let anything spoil their party.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

Roberts said he did not believe that whatever restraints the Dodgers might put on Yamamoto would spoil his chances for the Cy Young award, if his performance otherwise warrants it.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

Saying too much more would spoil all of the fun to be had, but the banana is only the beginning.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

And she wasn’t going to let anybody spoil it.

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz




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