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consolation prize
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consolation prize
n.
A prize given to a competitor who loses or does not win the first prize.

consolation prize
Noun
something given to console the loser of a game


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As consolation prizes go, it sure beats a lifetime supply of Rice-A-Roni.
For six years running, 1995 through 2000, he received no bonus, though he did get some consolation prizes in the form of $6.
But no matter whose technology wins out--and all indications are that the decision won't be easy--there will be plenty of consolation prizes in the form of lucrative licensing and cross-licensing agreements for everyone who's involved.
 
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