spoils
Example Sentences
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Speaking to military officials on Tuesday, he said the attack on Saudi Arabia "spoils sincere efforts to resolve the conflict through peaceful means".
From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026
They are often stored in the refrigerator, which spoils their texture and reduces their flavor, regardless of variety.
From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026
Still, even as U.S. electricity generation is set to climb 1.4% this year and 2.5% next, the spoils will largely bypass coal, the EIA projects.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 28, 2026
In the late match, Juve staged a dramatic comeback from 2-0 down to snatch a share of the spoils in Turin.
From Barron's • Feb. 8, 2026
Carla complains about her daughter, but I can tell she spoils her as much as she can.
From "Everything, Everything" by Nicola Yoon
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