claim spoils

Frequency: 6.88.1 per million words

to assert one's right to a share of the gains

spoilsVERB + SPOILS

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Examples (10)

  • After the victory, the generals began to claim the spoils.
  • The politicians were quick to claim the spoils of the election.
  • Who will claim the spoils when the company is dissolved?
  • It's unwise to claim spoils before the battle is truly won.
  • They were eager to claim their share of the spoils.
  • Every faction tried to claim the spoils for themselves.
  • She felt it was her right to claim the spoils after all her hard work.
  • The pirates would often claim spoils from captured ships.
  • Despite their losses, they still attempted to claim the spoils.
  • If we succeed, we will all be able to claim the spoils together.