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  • present participle of reward.
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rewarding

[ri-wawr-ding] / rɪˈwɔr dɪŋ /


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But the bank said arbitrators punished it for “truthfully advising the investing community about Bodner’s misconduct, while rewarding a wrongdoer whose claims would fail as a matter of law in any other forum.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 30, 2026

The FA has faced criticism for rewarding Tuchel with fresh terms without knowing the final outcome of his initial mission, given the 52-year-old's target upon his appointment was to win England's second World Cup.

From BBC • Jun. 16, 2026

As with many new issues, patience after the first few weeks often proves rewarding, as the initial enthusiasm and forced flows subside and a more durable trend begins to take shape.

From Barron's • Jun. 13, 2026

Rather than rewarding compliance or teaching adult-defined behaviors, they build upon the child’s innate drive to connect and learn.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

Together Mr. Jeet and Laney worked on “COME,” rewarding Paganini with one small piece of carrot every time he successfully completed the command.

From "The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street" by Karina Yan Glaser




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