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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
n
(Group Games / Games, other than specified) a prize given to console a loser of a game
Translations
consolation prize
n → Trostpreis m
consolation prize n → premio di consolazione
consolation prize n → premio di consolazione


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Feinstein, in the meantime, will preside over the Senate Rules and Administration Committee -- a somewhat obscure panel known for being Trent Lott's consolation prize when he resigned as Senate majority leader.
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