- present participle of reap.
reaping
Example Sentences
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In today’s music industry, when artists aren’t reaping the full benefits of the recording economy because of streaming platforms, the live experience is as vital as ever.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026
Motor companies like Mercury Marine are reaping the benefits, with some promising more powerful engines in the coming years.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 27, 2026
Now, the tycoon is reaping the benefits: The refinery reached full capacity in February—just in time to supply global markets with fuel that doesn’t need to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.
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
Bloom had been able to open his village as early as August 1892, well before Dedication Day, and within a month had covered his costs and begun reaping a generous profit.
From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson
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