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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Millions of dollars in end-of-season prize money separate each constructors’ championship position, and finishing fifth would be a night-and-day difference to its ninth place in 2024.
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Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 19 May 2025
While the innovative competition format and large prize money make great entertainment for fans, Grand Slam Track is doing more than just becoming everyone's favorite sports league to engage with.
—Katelyn Hutchison, Forbes.com, 17 May 2025
Officials expect major viewership for this event, with the prize money for the women more than doubling since the last tournament .
—Stephanie Vermillion, Vogue, 15 May 2025
Meanwhile, Britain’s Josh Kerr etched his name in the Grand Slam record books by winning the men’s short distance category to claim $100,000 in prize money after finishing fifth in the 800 on Saturday and winning the 1,500 on Friday.
—Fabian Lyon, Miami Herald, 5 May 2025
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Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 19 May 2025
While the innovative competition format and large prize money make great entertainment for fans, Grand Slam Track is doing more than just becoming everyone's favorite sports league to engage with.
—Katelyn Hutchison, Forbes.com, 17 May 2025
Officials expect major viewership for this event, with the prize money for the women more than doubling since the last tournament .
—Stephanie Vermillion, Vogue, 15 May 2025
Meanwhile, Britain’s Josh Kerr etched his name in the Grand Slam record books by winning the men’s short distance category to claim $100,000 in prize money after finishing fifth in the 800 on Saturday and winning the 1,500 on Friday.
—Fabian Lyon, Miami Herald, 5 May 2025
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“Prize money.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prize%20money. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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