reward

Example Sentences

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For decades, corporate executives have been quashing workers’ efforts to gain a fair reward for their labor.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

In a subsequent article, Cynthia’s mom, Gandy, who’d put up a $2,000 reward, criticized the newspaper’s focus on her daughter’s profession.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

The family announced in February a $1m reward for information leading to her return.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

If she made it through the full 30 days, she’d reward herself with a Dyson Airwrap.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

It was the reward for their success in combat that Marina had wished for them in her speech on the day they’d said goodbye to her.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein