unrewarded

Example Sentences

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Vying for a seventh World Cup appearance, the Ticos came in needing to gain ground after draws with Nicaragua and Haiti but their aggressive approach went unrewarded.

From Barron's • Oct. 10, 2025

But how could the star of the “Godfather” movies, “Serpico” and “Dog Day Afternoon” remain unrewarded?

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 2025

Other than a Thomas free-kick, turned aside by home keeper Ben Wilson, it looked like Huddersfield's improved second-half efforts were going to go unrewarded.

From BBC • Sep. 25, 2023

Given the activism on display in the film, what inspires you to stand up and speak out and take risks — even if your efforts might go unrewarded?

From Salon • Mar. 2, 2023

Our word for it, if the reader be in the mood for mail-opening, he shall not go unrewarded.

From The Story of a Life by Ellis, J. Breckenridge (John Breckenridge)