share spoils

Frequency: 7.311.2 per million words

to partake of the gains with others, especially from a victory or illicit activity

spoilsVERB + SPOILS

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Examples (10)

  • After the heist, the thieves gathered to share the spoils.
  • The victorious team agreed to share the spoils of their hard-won championship.
  • They had to learn to share the spoils fairly to maintain peace within the group.
  • If we work together, we can all share the spoils of this successful project.
  • History shows many conflicts arise when factions refuse to share the spoils of power.
  • The pirates divided their treasure, eager to share the spoils of their latest raid.
  • Having conquered the city, the invaders prepared to share the spoils among themselves.
  • The two companies merged, hoping to share the spoils of a larger market share.
  • Despite their disagreements, they managed to share the spoils of the election victory.
  • It's only fair that everyone who contributed gets to share the spoils.