rewarded

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Raymond was handsomely rewarded for Exxon’s success, with almost $400 million in compensation from company shares, stock options and a pension when he retired in 2005.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

And after impressing in his first season, Dom Hyam's Cae Ras form has been rewarded with a timely recall to Steve Clarke's Scotland squad to take on Brazil, Haiti and Morrocco in Group C.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

“I definitely don’t feel like I have to grab onto it. I’m not really chasing hits. They’re always nice, and to be rewarded for a song you care about is really cool,” Todd said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

In fact, he’s always rewarded in the end with even more fame, fortune and power.

From Salon • May 31, 2026

Gleefully, she turned on the faithful Robbie, and with the basest of ingratitude, rewarded him for his sacrifice by taunting him cruelly for a lack of running ability.

From "I, Robot" by Isaac Asimov