spoils
Example Sentences
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But then Will spoils the effect by digressing into a jarring non sequitur:
From Salon
But if there is a war over oil, will anyone enjoy the spoils?
From Barron's
The pullback spoils what had been shaping up to be a blockbuster year for crypto.
In a meeting with Big Ten presidents and chancellors at the time, Daniels suggested they agree to share a portion of their anticipated TV spoils with academics, he recalled.
Although many forecasters predict solid sales growth from November through year-end, they warn that the spoils will be spread unevenly, reflecting winners and losers among both consumers and retailers.
From Barron's
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