fruits
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pluralof fruit.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
fruitnounany product of plant growth useful to humans or animals. -
present tense formof fruit (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
fruitnounany product of plant growth useful to humans or animals.
Example Sentences
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It said the shareholder return plan was designed to ensure that the "fruits of the company's growth translate into tangible benefits" for shareholders.
From Barron's ● Oct. 8, 2026
Restitution is rarely able to return all of someone’s lost money, but it is supposed to prevent the fraudster from enjoying the fruits of their crime.
From Salon ● Sep. 27, 2026
Higher diesel prices were already pressuring prices for groceries — especially perishables that are trucked to stores, such as fresh fruits and vegetables.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 23, 2026
People working for AI companies are so busy and unfocused on traditional markers of wealth, many have yet to fully embrace the fruits of that labor.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2026
But his good luck caused a third development, so that he did not reap the fruits of his ill-advised decision.
From "The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli
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