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
Tom being in the same house with Ayala, of course had her very much at advantage, and would carry on his suit in spite of any abuse which she might lavish upon him.
From Ayala's Angel by Trollope, Anthony
The count delighted to lavish upon her the richest apparel, yet nothing spoiled the sweet modesty of her disposition.
From John Greenleaf Whittier His Life, Genius, and Writings by Kennedy, W. Sloane
An', Jimmy agra, don't be too lavish upon their Munsther crame; they say 'tis apt to give people the ague.
From Irish Books and Irish People by Gwynn, Stephen Lucius
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)
