1.   But the Liberal leader did not let its transience spoil the effect.

2.   Some one had slightly spoiled the effect by putting a kettle on one end.

3.   They said that twice, which rather spoiled the effect as far as I was concerned.

4.   The scene is so rich in symbolism that any explanation risks spoiling the effect.

5.   Dipping will lighten these black areas, spoiling the effect of the carving.

6.   Just as often, flashes of complete plot incoherence or atrocious taste spoil the effect.

7.   Looking for something as mundane as a price tag would spoil the effect.

8.   Solid particles in suspension may settle to the bottom of a device or adhere to its surfaces, spoiling the effect.

9.   That would spoil the effect.

10.   Unfortunately, the effect is spoiled by a jarring white strip of beige control buttons that should have been concealed.