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reap

[reep] / rip /


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But if investors can stick it out, they could reap the rewards, analysts say.

From MarketWatch Jul. 15, 2026

In a bid to reap the benefits of the tech, which developers claim can cut costs and boost productivity, the US carmaker adopted it across some parts of its operations including for quality checks.

From BBC Jun. 29, 2026

As a result, what executives ultimately reap can vary significantly from the value companies first report.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 23, 2026

The longer the case drags on, the company argues, the more the law firm can reap in profit.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 18, 2026

What was so enticing was the bounty of valuable advertising he would reap from the deal he struck with Outside.

From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer

She added its conclusion on a technicality "leaves a lot of questions and debates unresolved," such as how highly capable AI systems are governed and who reaps their economic benefits.

From BBC May 19, 2026

They follow a pledge by leader Kim Jong Un to bolster nuclear forces, as Pyongyang reaps the benefits of deeper ties with Russia and sharpens its invective against US ally South Korea.

From Barron's Apr. 27, 2026

The party also reaps domestic gains from its push for cultural appeal.

From The Wall Street Journal Jan. 31, 2026

When the stock market soars, the state reaps a hefty chunk.

From Los Angeles Times May 13, 2024

"What a man sows on his name day, he reaps throughout the year."

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin

On a sweltering Friday back at his home ground, Duckett reaped the rewards with a swashbuckling century to keep England in their deciding third Test against New Zealand.

From BBC Jun. 26, 2026

Hobbs has reaped the rewards of its place in the biggest oil-producing county in the country: As oil prices soar, restaurants and hotels fill up, construction booms and retail sales rise.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 14, 2026

Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy of Connecticut said he would introduce legislation to ban the practice, citing a post on X alleging that six insiders may have reaped $1.2 million in profit from suspicious trades.

From MarketWatch Mar. 1, 2026

The great Muhammad Ali reaped the benefit of this custom, fighting Japanese wrestler Antonio Inoki in 1976 in front of 14,00 in Tokyo.

From BBC Feb. 24, 2026

I wondered what reward Edmund had reaped by my death.

From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein

Now, the commodities tycoon is reaping the benefits.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 10, 2026

He needed to be patient to overcome an issue which lingers if not properly rested and, having played consistently over the past two seasons, is now reaping the rewards.

From BBC Jul. 8, 2026

However, some have been more cynical about big tech firms reaping billions in annual revenue putting up product prices.

From BBC Jun. 27, 2026

While the nation tries to figure it out, Austin is reaping the spoils of its housing overhaul.

From Barron's May 31, 2026

The first half hour or so focuses on the pre-arena events, the reaping, the chariot ride through the Capitol, our training scores, and our interviews.

From "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins




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