as in spoiling
to treat with great or excessive care
overjoyed to be parents at last, they will likely cocker that child shamelessly
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The sheets will absorb excess moisture, which will prevent your fruits and veggies spoiling quickly.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
3 June 2026 -
Paige Bueckers scored 24 points and Azzi Fudd added 17 of her season-high 24 in the third quarter to lift the Dallas Wings to a 91-76 win over the New York Liberty on Sunday, spoiling the season debut of Sabrina Ionescu.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
24 May 2026
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Can nursing home debt lead to Social Security garnishment?—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
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Smith, 24, had been set to graduate from the University of Florida with a bachelor's degree in nursing this August.—
Latoya Gayle,
PEOPLE,
1 June 2026
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Thank you for indulging me on that.—
Mike Ryan,
IndieWire,
26 May 2026
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The decor offers a colorful contrast to the austere exterior, allowing the house to honor the neighborhood while indulging the whims of its occupants.—
Fred Albert,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2026
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“Cockering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cockering. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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