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
Other than a Thomas free-kick, turned aside by home keeper Ben Wilson, it looked like Huddersfield's improved second-half efforts were going to go unrewarded.
From BBC • Sep. 25, 2023
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
Such perseverance, patience, and uncommon skill were not, however, to go wholly unrewarded.
From Inventors by Hubert, Philip Gengembre
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