Examples of consolation prize in a Sentence
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As a consolation prize, Guerinot gave Holland Goldenvoice head Paul Tollett’s phone number, which allowed the Offspring to open for Fugazi at the Palladium.
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Daniel Kohn, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2024
Washington Huskies quarterback Michael Penix Jr. fell just short of winning the Heisman Trophy, but an impressive performance in the Sugar Bowl to send his team to the national championship game isn't a bad consolation prize.
—Jordan Mendoza, USA TODAY, 2 Jan. 2024
There might be a pretty decent consolation prize coming your way in the form of new financial opportunities.
—Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Mar. 2024
But the Dragons still got a nice consolation prize.
—Joseph Dycus, The Mercury News, 11 Feb. 2024
But the upcoming winter storm does come with one consolation prize: unlimited barbecue ribs.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 18 Jan. 2024
Still, Odunze is no mere consolation prize for this offense.
—Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz, USA TODAY, 23 Feb. 2024
Arizona Cardinals: Malik Nabers, WR, LSU If the Cardinals miss out on Harrison, Nabers is a fine consolation prize.
—C.j. Doon, Baltimore Sun, 9 Jan. 2024
Lesson 3: There’s no such thing as a consolation prize (except for learning)
While the playoff exclusion will long feel like a missed opportunity, Florida State’s tough loss (to an also arguably spurned Georgia team) in the Orange Bowl underscores another pivotal leadership insight.
—Chris Gannett, Sun Sentinel, 7 Jan. 2024
Daniel Kohn, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2024
Washington Huskies quarterback Michael Penix Jr. fell just short of winning the Heisman Trophy, but an impressive performance in the Sugar Bowl to send his team to the national championship game isn't a bad consolation prize.
—Jordan Mendoza, USA TODAY, 2 Jan. 2024
There might be a pretty decent consolation prize coming your way in the form of new financial opportunities.
—Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Mar. 2024
But the Dragons still got a nice consolation prize.
—Joseph Dycus, The Mercury News, 11 Feb. 2024
But the upcoming winter storm does come with one consolation prize: unlimited barbecue ribs.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 18 Jan. 2024
Still, Odunze is no mere consolation prize for this offense.
—Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz, USA TODAY, 23 Feb. 2024
Arizona Cardinals: Malik Nabers, WR, LSU If the Cardinals miss out on Harrison, Nabers is a fine consolation prize.
—C.j. Doon, Baltimore Sun, 9 Jan. 2024
Lesson 3: There’s no such thing as a consolation prize (except for learning)
While the playoff exclusion will long feel like a missed opportunity, Florida State’s tough loss (to an also arguably spurned Georgia team) in the Orange Bowl underscores another pivotal leadership insight.
—Chris Gannett, Sun Sentinel, 7 Jan. 2024
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“Consolation prize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/consolation%20prize. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.
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