71.   They resisted the pressure to award a top literary prize to J.K. Rowling for her superselling series of Harry Potter books.

72.   They include some people who call themselves professional horseplayers and some who will be able to call themselves professionals if they pocket the top prize Saturday.

73.   They won the top prize last year in Los Angeles.

74.   This offbeat drama about an unusual romantic arrangement between a handicapped man and his wife won the top prize at the Cannes Film Festival.

75.   This year, when any film could claim the top prize, studios have been spending heavily on Oscar campaigns in hopes of reaping such rewards.

76.   Though lesser amounts are awarded for demonstrating specific levels of skill, the top prize goes to the team whose craft completes the entire mission.

77.   Top prize is bragging rights for a year to the title of best-selling car in America, which the winner is sure to play up extensively in its ads.

78.   Top prizes are a trip for two humans to Florence, Italy, and another to Little Italy in New York City.

79.   Total daily weight determines who advances and, ultimately, who wins the top prizes.

80.   When asked about winning the top prize, Muslijic engaged in a little friendly rivalry.