spoils

Example Sentences

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Performers of Prince and Lamar’s caliber enjoy the spoils of their popularity.

From Salon • May 16, 2026

Should the 24k spoils of Kennedy’s monetization bother me so much?

From Slate • May 10, 2026

To the loser of the 6 a.m. sun-lounger race, goes the lawsuit spoils.

From MarketWatch • May 7, 2026

Officials also cite outflows of personal fortunes belonging to connected Iranians, described as the spoils of classic kleptocracy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

"Your mother spoils you, letting you stay up this late," Oma says, clucking her disapproval, but she leaves the radio on.

From "The Boy Who Dared" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti