winnings
Example Sentences
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“When winnings come in, my advice is simple: Sweep it, don’t stake it,” Judge said.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 20, 2026
Several of the officers whom Flores taped said he often talked about wanting to win the “LAPD lottery,” meaning he intended to sue the department and retire on his winnings, according to the motion.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 7, 2026
See: Coco Gauff was asked if she’ll use her $3 million US Open winnings to pay off debt.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 29, 2026
While prosecutors alleged he raked in roughly $50 million in poker winnings in 2016 alone, Goldstein estimated that he ultimately lost about $10 million through the peaks and valleys of his gambling.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
Lefty’s pockets bulged with winnings, and the men insisted he couldn’t leave without giving them a chance to win some of it back.
From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides
