take the prize

Example Sentences

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If this were a contest, NordVPN would take the prize for speed.

From Salon • Mar. 27, 2026

Biles helped the United States reclaim the team title two days ago, but Thursday evening was about her trying to once again take the prize of world's best gymnast after the turbulence of Tokyo.

From BBC • Aug. 1, 2024

If Jung-jae wins, he will be the first actor starring in a non-English series to take the prize.

From New York Times • Sep. 11, 2022

And if she wins the directing award on Sunday, it would be the first time in the Oscars’ 93-year history that women directors take the prize in back-to-back years.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2022

“You will have to trick him. But you cannot take the prize directly. You will die!”

From "The Titan's Curse" by Rick Riordan