as in bonus
something given in addition to what is ordinarily expected or owed
the reward money was an unexpected dividend for our good deed
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Amazon impressed Wall Street with a big earnings beat and gave yet another sign that its cost cuts are paying major dividends across its fulfillment and delivery network.
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Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 1 Nov. 2024
This initiative has already begun to yield dividends globally.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 31 Oct. 2024
That decision is reaping dividends now, with Alderson’s triumph and subsequent raw revelations triggering a global outpouring of love from those who saw the footage across various social media platforms.
—Jack Bantock, CNN, 26 Oct. 2024
Shell also bumped up dividends to shareholders by 20% year-over-year in the final months of 2023, propelled by strong liquified natural gas (LNG) demand that kept homes across Europe warm through the winter.
—Byprarthana Prakash, Fortune Europe, 23 Oct. 2024
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Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 1 Nov. 2024
This initiative has already begun to yield dividends globally.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 31 Oct. 2024
That decision is reaping dividends now, with Alderson’s triumph and subsequent raw revelations triggering a global outpouring of love from those who saw the footage across various social media platforms.
—Jack Bantock, CNN, 26 Oct. 2024
Shell also bumped up dividends to shareholders by 20% year-over-year in the final months of 2023, propelled by strong liquified natural gas (LNG) demand that kept homes across Europe warm through the winter.
—Byprarthana Prakash, Fortune Europe, 23 Oct. 2024
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The result: An increase in star ratings led to plans receiving bigger bonus payments that plans could use to offer supplemental benefits, reduce cost sharing, and lower Part B and Part D premiums.Diane Omdahl, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
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Dwight edged out Ilona ever so slightly and won the round and the bonus points.Calie Schepp, EW.com, 30 Oct. 2024
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These gifts are sure to keep your runner inspired, supported and ready for miles to come.Casey DelBasso, ABC News, 4 Nov. 2024
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This $20 ornament would make an excellent gift (and conveniently fits the price range of an under-$25 White Elephant gift exchange!).Clara McMahon, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
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Despite their popularity as a pathway to a comfortable retirement, pensions have become an increasingly rare benefit.Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 26 Oct. 2024
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Two key sticking points have been the size of the raise — the IAM has been seeking a 40% wage increase — and the restoration of Boeing’s pension, which was cut as a benefit for new employees a decade ago.William Gavin, Quartz, 25 Oct. 2024
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Reports show Schmitz, who was caucused into the race in June, has raised just over $53,000 while Johnson has reported no campaign contributions.Brittany Carloni, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Oct. 2024
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The party was also an opportunity to celebrate the launch of The RealReal’s Consignment Day Celebrity closet sale, which includes 230 contributions from the personal collections of Kate Moss, Julianne Moore, Natasha Lyonne, Rebecca Hall, Emmy Rossum and more.Kristen Tauer, WWD, 24 Oct. 2024
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