Example Sentences

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Artificial intelligence may have spoiled utilities’ defensive reputation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

Plans for an Amazon Fresh grocery store in Renton have spoiled.

From Seattle Times • May 16, 2023

The drama is underscored by the pay phones he uses to call her; iPhones would have spoiled this book.

From New York Times • Sep. 19, 2022

This revision may have spoiled the poetry of Tulloss’ appeal, but it hammered home a point that Bass and other candidates will be making this week: Voting is already upon us.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2022

“I shan’t. But that was an interesting story of Quinn’s, since you mention him. It’s a shame to have spoiled it. I suppose you knew his theory?”

From "I, Robot" by Isaac Asimov