reap the rewards

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: to get all the good things that come with something
She is reaping the rewards of success.

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Such honesty could be the bedrock for a global effort to both reap the rewards of AI and rein in its worst aspects. — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 7 Aug. 2026 Ahead, fruit tree specialists share a selection of bare-root fruit trees that enable you to reap the rewards of your gardening efforts sooner rather than later. — Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 28 July 2026 The powerhouse formula is also oil-free, fragrance-free, and noncomedogenic, so those with sensitive and acne-prone skin can even reap the rewards. — Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 23 July 2026 The importance of electricity is no secret, but less is said about the policies that could ease bottlenecks in providing the power needed for the continent to reap the rewards of the AI revolution. — Alexis Akwagyiram, semafor.com, 22 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for reap the rewards

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