reward

Example Sentences

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If traffic trends stabilize and margins hold up better than feared, investors could reward Chipotle shares once again.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Meanwhile the reward for the folding shrank: The federal minimum wage, adjusted for inflation, is worth about 40% less than at its 1968 peak.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

But time can reward you with new flexible working arrangements and management changes.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

His fate isn’t a reward; it’s a punishment.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

Either he offered a reward or Leonard asked for a reward—accounts would differ—but in any case, Geri had no intention of paying anything.

From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day