reward

Example Sentences

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When the investigation began in August of that year, the reward was $20,000.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

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

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

"This indicates that the mice may not necessarily forget the previous pathway to reward, but retain this information in case the situation changes again," says Dr. Sarpong.

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

There appeared to be reason for supposing that the drowned informer had hoped for a reward out of this forfeiture, and had obtained some accurate knowledge of Magwitch’s affairs.

From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens