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as in to harvest
to catch or collect (a crop or natural resource) for human use
my great-grandfather had to reap the wheat on his family farm with a hand scythe
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as in to earn
to receive as return for effort
if you continue to work hard at musicianship, you will reap the rewards of being a concert pianist
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Recent Examples of reap
Although there is no universal rule, it is generally recommended to consume tofu around least 2 to 3 times a week to reap its nutritional benefits.
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Veronica Cristino, Vogue, 7 Dec. 2024
Advertisement Nearly two years later, the entire country is preparing to reap the benefits when the new season is released next year.
—Stephanie Yang, Los Angeles Times, 4 Dec. 2024
Though consumers are seeking deals after years of high inflation, Dollar Tree and Dollar General aren’t reaping the benefits.
—Jacob Pramuk, CNBC, 3 Dec. 2024
Okay, so maybe men have fallen behind for a cosmic millisecond, after millennia of reaping the patriarchy’s rewards.
—Celia Ford, Vox, 3 Dec. 2024
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Veronica Cristino, Vogue, 7 Dec. 2024
Advertisement Nearly two years later, the entire country is preparing to reap the benefits when the new season is released next year.
—Stephanie Yang, Los Angeles Times, 4 Dec. 2024
Though consumers are seeking deals after years of high inflation, Dollar Tree and Dollar General aren’t reaping the benefits.
—Jacob Pramuk, CNBC, 3 Dec. 2024
Okay, so maybe men have fallen behind for a cosmic millisecond, after millennia of reaping the patriarchy’s rewards.
—Celia Ford, Vox, 3 Dec. 2024
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This year, Dyer and his team harvested about 100 pounds of honey per hive, which is sold in the gift shop and worked into the dishes—like the charcuterie board, sauces, dressings, and desserts—that are offered at all three restaurants and via room service.Sofia Perez, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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With design teams in eight locations like London, Australia and India and product development specialist teams in every production country such as Mexico, Pakistan and the U.S., among others, the company harvests data from runways, e-commerce websites and social media.Andrea Onate, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
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Gannett may earn revenue for audience referrals to Jackpocket services.Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
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While earning millions for his work on environmental conservation, Kennedy simultaneously received tens of thousands of dollars from Arctic Royalty, an oil and gas rights leasing company.Robert Schmad, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 18 Dec. 2024
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John Phelan, founder of MSD Capital, was picked for secretary of the Navy, and Charles Kushner, father-in-law to Ivanka Trump and founder of Kushner Companies real estate firm, was chosen for ambassador to France.Sara Dorn, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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This is the last poll of 2024, but The Tennessean will pick it back up in January so be looking.Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 22 Dec. 2024
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First-time homebuyers gained some ground, representing 30% of November sales, up from 27% in October but slightly lower than a year ago.Diana Olick, CNBC, 19 Dec. 2024
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These coins often gain popularity due to social media trends, celebrity endorsements, or the humor associated with their branding rather than any intrinsic utility or technical innovation.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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Lottery News:Man can't find second winning lottery ticket, sues over $394 million jackpot, lawsuit says Powerball winning numbers for 12/14/2024 The winning numbers for the Powerball drawing on Saturday, Dec. 14 are 11, 17, 23, 52 and 67.Ahjané Forbes, USA TODAY, 15 Dec. 2024
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The Jets went 30-64 under Douglas and did not make the playoffs or finish with a winning record in any year of his tenure.Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 15 Dec. 2024
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The end results tend to be lighthearted, of the moment, frequently nostalgic, and likely to garner millions of views.Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Dec. 2024
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Videos using the audio of the discussion on TikTok have garnered more than 148.5 million views together since.Renan Botelho, WWD, 13 Dec. 2024
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The video showed that the girl tried to get Witcher's attention to go to the bathroom but when Witcher finally checked on her two hours later, the child had urinated on herself, the document said.Claire Osborn, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Dec. 2024
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Students can get Hulu with ads for $1.99 a month, and Hulu with no ads costs $17.99 a month.Dina Kaur, The Arizona Republic, 22 Dec. 2024
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Judge Rules on Diddy's Claim that Feds Leaked Infamous Cassie Video to CNN Diddy has denied all accusations made against him in a blanket statement shared in December 2023 and obtained by PEOPLE at the time.Marina Watts, People.com, 18 Dec. 2024
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Family of shooter: Court records obtained by CNN on Wednesday show that Rupnow’s parents have been married and divorced twice, with court orders requiring the teen to split time between her mother’s home and her father’s.Karina Tsui, CNN, 18 Dec. 2024
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“Reap.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reap. Accessed 26 Dec. 2024.
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