rewarded

Example Sentences

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You did not fall in line, and your brother was rewarded for acquiescing, even if he did have his own agenda.

From MarketWatch • Jul. 7, 2026

Their efforts were rewarded Thursday when Gil emerged from the rubble, as rescuers cheered, hugged and crowded around the man they worked so hard to save.

From Barron's • Jul. 2, 2026

Mamukelashvili declined a $2.8-million player option with the Toronto Raptors and was rewarded with a four-year, $52-million deal with the Lakers, a person with knowledge of the situation confirmed to The Times.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 1, 2026

Funds focusing on free cash flow yield are performing well and getting rewarded with inflows in a market otherwise obsessed with AI.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 30, 2026

“That doesn’t mean I had a lot of close friends or that I fit in. It means that I was nice to everyone and they rewarded me for it. I still felt lonely.”

From "The Serpent King" by Jeff Zentner