Example Sentences

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The Huskies have been spoiling their supporters over this 12-game winning streak dating to last season.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 30, 2023

But some Democrats and Republicans have been spoiling to hear from other tech giants.

From Washington Post • May 17, 2018

These guys have been spoiling for a fight since the film began.

From The Guardian • Aug. 23, 2012

Why, they must have been spoiling their gardens to bring all these flowers.

From Fitz the Filibuster by Piffard, Harold

I have been spoiling for some such opportunity.

From The Circular Study by Green, Anna Katharine