- present participle of reward.
rewarding
Example Sentences
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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
Less than two weeks later he died, at the age of 39; how many men of twice his age have lived a life so marvelous and rewarding?
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 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
Eventually it flared, rewarding their efforts with a small but cheering blaze.
From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver
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