Toata stradania lui fusese rasplatita cu promovarea meritata.
All his endeavour had been rewarded with the well-deserved promotion.
Cu toata stradania lui, nu reusise sa finalizeze proiectul la timp.
Despite all his effort, he hadn't managed to complete the project on time.
Stradania elevilor a platit, clasa a luat cele mai mari note.
The pupils' efforts paid off, the class got the highest marks.