reaped

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On a sweltering Friday back at his home ground, Duckett reaped the rewards with a swashbuckling century to keep England in their deciding third Test against New Zealand.

From BBC • Jun. 26, 2026

U.S. companies that long reaped rich rewards in China are now grappling with a sluggish economy there.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

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

From BBC • Apr. 26, 2026

Hobbs has reaped the rewards of its place in the biggest oil-producing county in the country: As oil prices soar, restaurants and hotels fill up, construction booms and retail sales rise.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 14, 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