as in spoils
to treat with great or excessive care
a luxury spa where guests are cosseted with no expense spared
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Even worse, some streams lag so far behind live that a text from a friend or app notification spoils a game-changing goal.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
12 June 2026 -
Alphabet, Microsoft, Nvidia, OpenAI and the sundry other rivals for the AI spoils can’t all grab a couple of points of GDP in sales, the prize built into SpaceX’s celestial cap.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
6 June 2026
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Chris is a freelance journalist who, when not writing or falling further down the Lego rabbit hole, indulges his taste for horror, sci-fi and the post-apocalyptic.—
Chris McMullen,
Space.com,
15 June 2026
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But instead of paranoia, Spielberg indulges openness.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
9 June 2026
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Her father — struggling with poverty and the grief over his wife's death — wants to shoot it, but Jessica secretly nurses the animal back to health, bringing her closer to her father in the process.—
Domenica Bongiovanni,
IndyStar,
25 Nov. 2025
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The Old Riverton Post Guesthouse Loft, in an 1860s-era building, pampers travelers with two bedrooms, a full kitchen, dining room, and balcony, all decorated in vintage style and Route 66 touches.—
Ginger Crichton,
Midwest Living,
12 Apr. 2026
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Infused with the brand’s signature scent—a warm, sophisticated blend of amber, musk, and florals—this shampoo not only cleanses but also pampers the senses.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
24 Sep. 2025
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Each new piece was crafted to be simple, functional, and beautiful, giving parents peace of mind and babies a nurturing space to grow.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Dec. 2025
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Hummers are the smallest and lightest of birds, some weighing no more than a coin, some babies the size of a bean.—
Kate Siber,
Outside,
21 Oct. 2025
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Coastal decor darling Serena & Lily brings you the Pacifica modular collection to suit any configuration that pleases you.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
28 May 2026
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For something more substantial, Ramsey’s pleases both vegetarians and meat eaters with options such as BBQ brisket sandwich with homemade onion straws or Zucchini Noodle Thai Bowl.—
Sarah Miller,
Midwest Living,
29 Apr. 2026
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While Tony coddles his own bruised ego, there is clearly a greater reason for the cruel hijinks, which comes in the form of some significant cash.—
David John Chávez,
Mercury News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Some will argue that focusing on these issues coddles skeptics and slows necessary transformation.—
Ajay Pundhir,
Forbes.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Cossets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cossets. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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