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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This year, Hug has continued his dominance, winning four of the five majors, good for about $180,000 in prize money.
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Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 3 Nov. 2024
He’s won more than 3,400 races and more than $360 million in prize money.
—John Cherwa, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2024
This year, Johnson announced the formation of Grand Slam Track, a new track and field league that will offer $100,000 in prize money to the winners of each Slam.
—Katelyn Hutchison, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
Two-time Australian Survivor player Nina Twine, the daughter of two-time Survivor winner Sandra Diaz-Twine, just added more prize money to her family’s onscreen legacy after winning USA Network’s The Anonymous.
—Brian Anthony Hernandez, People.com, 24 Oct. 2024
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Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 3 Nov. 2024
He’s won more than 3,400 races and more than $360 million in prize money.
—John Cherwa, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2024
This year, Johnson announced the formation of Grand Slam Track, a new track and field league that will offer $100,000 in prize money to the winners of each Slam.
—Katelyn Hutchison, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
Two-time Australian Survivor player Nina Twine, the daughter of two-time Survivor winner Sandra Diaz-Twine, just added more prize money to her family’s onscreen legacy after winning USA Network’s The Anonymous.
—Brian Anthony Hernandez, People.com, 24 Oct. 2024
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“Prize money.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prize%20money. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.
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