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Recent Examples of prize moneyThat was until an anonymous donor matched the prize money, doubling the award, Newman announced during the award ceremony.—Jessica Ma, Dallas Morning News, 16 Jan. 2026 Flick retained the Spanish Super Cup at the weekend causing the dismissal of his Real Madrid opposite number Xabi Alonso, and a run to the Champions League semifinals in 2024/2025 also brought with it $135 million in prize money from UEFA according to an AS report.—Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026 The upgrade allows the tournament to attract better players to compete due to an increase in prize money and rankings points up for grabs.—Steven Rosenbaum, CBS News, 14 Jan. 2026 Youth participation is a major highlight at the stock show, with young exhibitors from across the country competing for prize money, national recognition and college scholarships.—Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 13 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for prize money
The largely frozen island is also known for an abundance of untapped raw materials, from oil and gas reserves to critical mineral deposits and a treasure trove of rare earth elements.
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Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
22 Jan. 2026
And on this particular Texas day, that first unit was an out-of-left field treasure trove, filled with artwork worth tens of thousands of dollars.
As an amateur, Cruz won three AIBA World Championships, two Pan American Games golds and the 2020 Tokyo Olympic gold medal at lightweight, cementing himself as one of the best Cuban boxers of his era.
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Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
In 1890 a monumental statue — California’s first State Historic Monument — was commissioned and placed on the hill overlooking the gold discovery site to mark the location of Marshall’s grave.
The dress in question is the Alexa Gown from Cult Gaia, which features the brand’s signature cutouts created from gold-toned, brushed brass rings binding its silk fabric into intricate patterns.
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Jessica Bennett,
VIBE.com,
13 Aug. 2025
The impressive brass ring was found at Wawel Royal Castle in Krakow, Poland.