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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On its surface, the pow wow can be a dance and drums competition with tribal members from the country competing for prize money inside a pow wow circle arena.
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Frank Vaisvilas, Journal Sentinel, 26 June 2024
The winner plans to use his prize money to pay for some home upgrades, as well as a possible trip to Europe, the release said.
—Daniella Segura, Miami Herald, 25 June 2024
Victory secured Yang $1.56 million in prize money and stamped her ticket to the Paris Olympics next month.
—Jack Bantock, CNN, 24 June 2024
The final results will be announced in August and the winners will be awarded up to $30,000 in prize money.
—Mithil Aggarwal, NBC News, 22 June 2024
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Frank Vaisvilas, Journal Sentinel, 26 June 2024
The winner plans to use his prize money to pay for some home upgrades, as well as a possible trip to Europe, the release said.
—Daniella Segura, Miami Herald, 25 June 2024
Victory secured Yang $1.56 million in prize money and stamped her ticket to the Paris Olympics next month.
—Jack Bantock, CNN, 24 June 2024
The final results will be announced in August and the winners will be awarded up to $30,000 in prize money.
—Mithil Aggarwal, NBC News, 22 June 2024
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“Prize money.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prize%20money. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.
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