Example Sentences

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As long as humans have roamed the earth, they have reaped the benefits of sun exposure.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 16, 2026

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

After curfew, everyone locked their doors, turned out the lights, turned down the volume, and reaped tears for Jack and Rose and the passengers of the doomed ship.

From "A Thousand Splendid Suns" by Khaled Hosseini