- present tense form of spoil (3rd person singular).
spoils
Example Sentences
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Ironically, the easiest way to fund his plans would be to draw on the spoils of faster growth.
From BBC • Jun. 23, 2026
The characters, drawn from every social background, are in frantic pursuit of the spoils of industrial progress—sometimes to the death.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 19, 2026
While the nation tries to figure it out, Austin is reaping the spoils of its housing overhaul.
From Barron's • May 31, 2026
The announcement seemed to be yet another sign that the earliest supporters of Nvidia would not be sharing in the company’s spoils.
From MarketWatch • May 23, 2026
“Food spoils quickly in our climate!” he insisted, turning the dial to near freezing.
From "Dreaming in Cuban" by Cristina García
