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
They had, it appeared, a great deal to say and many attentions to lavish upon him.
From The Pretty Sister Of José 1889 by Reinhart, Charles Stanley
She was glad that walking made talking a waste of energy, for she wanted to think and feel and search her heart and soul for treasure to lavish upon the boy-man she was to marry.
From Girl Alone by Austin, Anne
She sketched the mansion from twenty different points of view, she wrote verses about it; she lavished upon it the love which some girls lavish upon parents, brothers, sisters, and friends.
From Love Works Wonders A Novel by Brame, Charlotte M.
As soon as he was perceived by the inhabitants, one of them ran to meet him, and appeared eager to lavish upon him the assistance of which his external appearance showed he had need.
From Eastern Tales by Many Story Tellers by Valentine, L. (Laura)
