Example Sentences

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"The food has spoiled, the children are struggling, we have no cold water, we have nothing," she said.

From BBC • Oct. 22, 2024

In contrast, social media has spoiled "Love Is Blind" outcomes as the series became more popular.

From Salon • Apr. 17, 2023

When they arrive, the ex is mysteriously absent and the children are unusually bratty — though Holly can’t tell whether something is amiss or if Richard’s permissive parenting has spoiled his brood.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2022

It’s the second year in a row that the pandemic has spoiled bowl bids for Boston College and SMU.

From Washington Times • Dec. 26, 2021

“All I know is we were perfectly happy, and now he has spoiled everything!”

From "The Witch of Blackbird Pond" by Elizabeth George Speare