rewarded

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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

So, I agree with you, we’re not going to get rid of cameras, but there need to be some spaces where deliberation is incented and rewarded again.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

The market, as well as Citi’s board of directors, has rewarded Fraser’s work since she was named CEO in early 2021.

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

“Such talents would bring me great pleasure and would be rewarded openly if I did not think it was deceitful. If I did not think you were trying to steal from me.”

From "Rump: The (Fairly) True Story of Rumpelstilskin" by Liesl Shurtliff