reaping

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Over in Europe, he was pilloried for acting too slowly to move on from Arsenal’s longtime manager Arsene Wenger in 2018 and accused of reaping profits from the team without making a meaningful investment.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

According to Shah, in general terms, company shareholders are reaping the most from booming profits, followed by senior company executives and then employees who have stock options.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

It’s hard to watch the person doing the least work, who has not contributed anything to the tour, reaping the biggest rewards.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

Ellison has kept his stake in Oracle largely steady in recent years, selling shares as he exercises options and reaping nearly $230 million since fall 2022.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

Looking at Prim’s face, it’s hard to imagine she’s the same frail little girl I left behind on reaping day nine months ago.

From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins