prize money
noun
1
: a part of the proceeds of a captured ship formerly divided among the officers and men making the capture
2
: money offered in prizes
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There was a significant inequity in prize money awarded between these two categories — with $645 offered to the winner among the Black contestants versus $2,040 awarded to the winner among the white contestants.
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Sara Pezzoni, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Jan. 2025
The event was eventually won by Slovenia’s Nika Prevc, who collected 4,300 Swiss francs ($4,700) in prize money.
—Amy Woodyatt, CNN, 18 Jan. 2025
The series is open to players ranked outside the top 20 on tour and will award prize money and ranking points.
—Todd Boss, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
While Castroneves will not receive prize money through this exception, his inclusion is expected to attract more fans from outside of NASCAR to the sport.
—Lydia Mee, Newsweek, 13 Jan. 2025
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Sara Pezzoni, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Jan. 2025
The event was eventually won by Slovenia’s Nika Prevc, who collected 4,300 Swiss francs ($4,700) in prize money.
—Amy Woodyatt, CNN, 18 Jan. 2025
The series is open to players ranked outside the top 20 on tour and will award prize money and ranking points.
—Todd Boss, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
While Castroneves will not receive prize money through this exception, his inclusion is expected to attract more fans from outside of NASCAR to the sport.
—Lydia Mee, Newsweek, 13 Jan. 2025
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“Prize money.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prize%20money. Accessed 27 Jan. 2025.
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