When the committee tried to rewrite the policy together, too many cooks spoil the broth, and we ended up with a muddled document.

My grandmother always said, 'you must spoil before you spin,' to teach me that patience and practice lead to success.

After the scandal, voters labeled him a spoilsman, accusing him of holding office solely to secure his share of the spoils.

The spoilsmen divided the treasure among themselves after the battle.

Local spoilsmongers set up stalls near the docks to hawk goods taken from the recent raids.

The spoilsmonger negotiated appointments behind closed doors, trading municipal jobs for votes and loyalty.

Don't be such a spoilsport — the game is just for fun.

Her spoilsport remarks dampened everyone's mood at the party.

The spoilsome storm swept through the valley, leaving orchards and livelihoods in ruins.

We wanted to sing and dance at the party, but a few spoilsports kept telling us to be quiet.