reaped

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Similar dynamics played out for Chevron — it reaped the benefits on its domestic refining side and on domestic production, which offset weaker-than-expected profits for its international production business.

From MarketWatch • May 2, 2026

As foreign customers flocked to strike deals with these factories, the country reaped more than income.

From BBC • Apr. 26, 2026

The top executives at GM and Ford in 2025 reaped the highest compensation ever during their tenures.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

He reaped big profits in the 1960s after diversifying into property, and extended his businesses into many sectors in the following decades.

From Barron's • Jan. 30, 2026

On a farm near the sea, a woman who tended her appearance reaped a reputation for eccentricity.

From "The Woman Warrior" by Maxine Hong Kingston