lavish upon

Example Sentences

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Argentina's devastated fans, many of whom could not afford the luxury they chose to lavish upon themselves by making the trip to Moscow, must demand a complete overhaul of the national team.

From New York Times • Jun. 21, 2018

Then it is enchanting to watch the petit soins, the delicate little attentions that the women in a carefully suppressed fashion lavish upon the bride-elect,—as she already is to them.

From Mrs. Geoffrey by Duchess

Behold me now, a cheerful and contented old man, surrounded by dear young faces, who lavish upon Uncle Geoffrey the redundant affections of warm and guileless hearts.

From The Monctons A Novel: Volume 2 (of 2) by Moodie, Susanna

He was young and strong and we fought hard, but after six weeks of deepest anxiety and all the devotion I could lavish upon him, I saw him sink away and leave me.

From In Kali's Country Tales from Sunny India by Sheets, Emily Churchill Thompson

The other two lavished upon her all the praise she so richly deserved, the praise all those who remember her still lavish upon her.

From The Patriot Piccolo Mondo Antico by Fogazzaro, Antonio