winnings
Example Sentences
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That prize money was only introduced at the 2024 Games in Paris, and is paltry compared to the potential millions in winnings on offer in other major sports.
From BBC ● Sep. 14, 2026
While his gains have been smaller than his previous crypto winnings, he says that the calm is worth it.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 5, 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
When racing officials offered a fantastic pot of $50,000 for Riddle to pit his colt against Exterminator, the only horse who might have made Man o’ War work for his winnings, Riddle declined.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
