reap the rewards

phrase

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

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For many, getting enough exercise to reap the rewards may simply not be an option. Mike McRae 02, New Atlas, 3 Sep. 2026 Americans could buy a diversified index fund, passively hold it for the long-term and reap the rewards. Medora Lee, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026 No special code is required to reap the rewards of this pre-Labor Day sale. Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 31 Aug. 2026 Taxpayers can assume the risk while private interests reap the rewards. Allen Buchanan, Oc Register, 29 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for reap the rewards

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“Reap the rewards.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reap%20the%20rewards. Accessed 20 Sep. 2026.

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