spoils

/ spɔɪlz /

plural noun

1. (sometimes singular) valuables seized by violence, esp in war

2. the rewards and benefits of public office regarded as plunder for the winning party or candidate See also spoils system

Example Sentences

That led to an influx of armed groups battling it out for the spoils.

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Brazil expects the fund to generate $4 billion a year for conservation and, according to its latest concept note, has identified 74 forest-rich nations that could split the spoils.

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So the spoils go to those that can build data centers fastest.

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One day the administration is full force America First isolationism, and the next finds it blowing up boats full of civilians in international waters, with the president proclaiming “to the victors go the spoils.”

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The republican ethos was to loot defeated enemies and share your good fortune by allowing your fellow citizens into your home to view the spoils.

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