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
I wish to win her love by the attentions which I shall lavish upon her.
From The Barber of Paris by Kock, Charles Paul de
We immediately departed for New York, where St. James resided, and our bridal home was adorned with all the elegancies which classic taste could select, and prodigal love lavish upon its idol.
From Ernest Linwood or, The Inner Life of the Author by Hentz, Caroline Lee
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
It has often been remarked, that, in Europe, a certain degree of contempt lurks, even in the flattery which men lavish upon women.
From A Treatise on Domestic Economy For the Use of Young Ladies at Home and at School by Beecher, Catharine Esther
