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

The potential spoils from prediction markets haven’t done much to help DraftKings.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026

Carter’s administration instituted the most sweeping reforms of the civil service since 1883’s Pendleton Act, which replaced the spoils system and created a professional, merit-based system.

From Salon • Feb. 15, 2026

The Democratic Unionist Party won the subsequent poll, eventually taking the spoils by going into government with Sinn Fein.

From BBC • Jan. 31, 2026

Many people were tired of the spoils system that rewarded corrupt politicians.

From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow