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

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

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

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

Upon it they lavish the hues which other trees lavish upon their leaves.

From Under the Maples by Burroughs, John