prize
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The Fields Medal, regarded as the Nobel prize equivalent for mathematics, was handed out on Thursday in the US as human computations are increasingly challenged by AI.
From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026
Two Chinese academics have won the world's top prize for mathematics for the first time, according to state media.
From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026
In June, they put their house in Elstree, about 20 minutes from London, up as a sweepstakes prize online and began selling tickets for five British pounds each, or $6.75.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 22, 2026
For those who hit all bookstores — with stamps to show for it — the grand prize awaits: a raffle entry for a $325 gift card.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2026
“I know that top scholar prize meant a lot to you.”
From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison
“It followed me home,” Haaland wrote in an Instagram post that also included a photo of himself carrying his new prized possession.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 14, 2026
The takeover battle began last year, when streaming giant Netflix and Paramount went to war over Warner Bros. and its prized back catalog.
From Barron's ● Jul. 13, 2026
It feels luxurious and special, but is more budget-friendly than its prized sibling, caviar.
From Salon ● Jul. 12, 2026
Beavers, nature's engineers, were hunted to extinction in Britain centuries ago, prized for their fur, meat and scent glands.
From BBC ● Jul. 1, 2026
He watched the armorer diligently repairing his prized war gear and fumed inwardly.
From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques
The Monster survey showed recent grads are prizing job security over career growth.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 3, 2026
To her critics, Breed closed with a quote from Theodore Roosevelt prizing the person who strives in spite of setbacks rather than the naysayer who carps from the sidelines.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 7, 2024
Kourtney accused Kim of using her wedding as a “business opportunity,” prizing money over their relationship.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 29, 2023
And maybe, like we did back then, we can say sure, yes, while prizing every tomato we harvest and understanding that we don't have the staff to hold back the inevitable weed takeover.
From Salon ● May 21, 2023
Her dæmon was already prizing up one of the heavy old tiles.
From "The Amber Spyglass" by Philip Pullman
Shoppers will also win prizes along the way, such as tote bags, pins, stickers and a free audiobook.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2026
MIT leaders never shied from that challenge, in keeping with the spirit of an institution that prizes practical problem-solving and empirical results.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
Other prizes went to Sam Fender, who won best live act; Jade Thirlwall, named best female; and Lily Allen, who won the icon award.
From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026
Noah Wyle -- who rose to fame on "ER" -- has racked up prizes as star of "The Pitt," including an Emmy, and is again a nominee for best drama actor this time around.
From Barron's ● Jul. 8, 2026
He’d spent months alone in Bunker 9 at Camp Half-Blood, working on his ship while his friends trained together and shared meals and played capture-the-flag for fun and prizes.
From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan
