unrewarded
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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Vying for a seventh World Cup appearance, the Ticos came in needing to gain ground after draws with Nicaragua and Haiti but their aggressive approach went unrewarded.
From Barron's • Oct. 10, 2025
Years of sacrifice, dedication and training had gone unrewarded.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 15, 2024
Given the activism on display in the film, what inspires you to stand up and speak out and take risks — even if your efforts might go unrewarded?
From Salon • Mar. 2, 2023
The Lakers’ season: A 38-point performance from LeBron James went unrewarded yesterday as Los Angeles dropped its fourth straight game.
From New York Times • Dec. 26, 2022
The officers and crew of the Antelope did not go unrewarded.
From The History of the Post Office From Its Establishment Down to 1836 by Joyce, Herbert
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