- present participle of reap.
reaping
Example Sentences
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The company, which is currently reaping the benefits of higher oil prices and deleveraging its balance sheet, is also planning for the inevitable day when prices tumble again.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 23, 2026
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
Durham ran through Derbyshire's lower order in the morning with Potts reaping the reward for full and accurate bowling delivered at pace.
From BBC ● Aug. 22, 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 quickly tries to pull the attention back to the reaping by introducing Effie Trinket.
From "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins
