divide spoils

Frequency: 7.210.5 per million words

to distribute the gains, especially from a victory or illicit activity

spoilsVERB + SPOILS

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Examples (10)

  • The soldiers began to divide the spoils after their victory.
  • After the election, the winning party will divide the spoils among its loyal supporters.
  • The pirates meticulously divided their spoils of gold and jewels.
  • They couldn't agree on how to divide the spoils from their joint venture.
  • The gang leader ensured everyone got their fair share when they divided the spoils from the heist.
  • Historically, conquering armies would divide the spoils of war among their ranks.
  • If you want to divide the spoils fairly, you need a clear agreement beforehand.
  • The two rival factions struggled to divide the spoils of the defeated empire.
  • Despite their disagreements, they eventually managed to divide the spoils of their successful project.
  • The children eagerly awaited their turn to divide the spoils from the treasure hunt.