gratification
Example Sentences
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"A 1998 New York Times story first brought us to Bangladesh. More than two decades later, this finding is deeply rewarding. Public health is often the ultimate delayed gratification."
From Science Daily
In a world obsessed with speed, convenience and instant gratification, the ability to pause—to appreciate growth that isn’t glamorous or Instagram-ready—feels like a gift.
So what are the upsides, beyond the zing of instant gratification?
From Los Angeles Times
Rather, there's a throwback gratification to this business – it's been a while since a megastar's outsized presence in a courtroom was, in fact, the whole show.
From Salon
“I went from a world of success and gratification to a world of frustration and failure,” he says in the film.
From Seattle Times
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