rewarded

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Over the past decade, brands emphasizing quality, sustainability and ethical production were rewarded with legions of shoppers and sky-high valuations.

From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026

“If you’re a competitor and you see another competitor get rewarded with what you want,” Johnson said, “that’s motivation.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

Kate Pasola, from Prudhoe, Northumberland, said she was all too familiar with writing's "class ceiling", having believed hard work and internships would be rewarded with success.

From BBC • May 17, 2026

A decade ago, Hüller’s kooky Cannes hit “Toni Erdmann” was rewarded by the announcement that Paramount was going to do a remake and recast her part with Kristin Wiig.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

I told them politely that it was nice to meet them and was rewarded with another smile from Danny’s sister.

From "The Chosen" by Chaim Potok