Example sentences for: spoils

How can you use “spoils” in a sentence? Here are some example sentences to help you improve your vocabulary:

  • The Post spoils the effect somewhat: by calling its project immodestly "The Washington Post Century," and running only excerpts of the original front-page stories.

  • Otherwise, to be called "Jones" spoils the meal.

  • Appalled by the rampant corruption of the spoils system, they instituted civil service reform and the "Australian" secret ballot.

  • Even the mighty Charlemagne, king of the Franks from 768 to 814, did not manage to create an enduring national unity; his sons fought for the spoils of his empire.

  • It spoils the sport.


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