rewarded

Example Sentences

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A decade ago, Hüller’s kooky Cannes hit “Toni Erdmann” was rewarded by the announcement that Paramount was going to do a remake and recast her part with Kristin Wiig.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

Franklin Graham, who has built his entire career piggybacking on the fame of his famous father, the late evangelist Billy Graham, was rewarded with a plum spot on Sunday’s roster.

From Salon • May 15, 2026

That ecosystem worked because risk‑taking was rewarded, growth was possible, and civic leadership—while imperfect—understood that private enterprise wasn’t the adversary of the public good.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

They also have great balance sheets and a lot of capital, and we have been rewarded with nice dividend increases from both.

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

It was the ferret who was rewarded by the sight of the scarlet cloth being shoved through the doorjamb.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques