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Which word is correct?

He used the money he had (won / gotten / been awarded) at the contest to build the bust of himself.Thanks!

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wonbeen awarded is about a prize rather than about money, even if there’s money attached to it... Show More
Either “won” and “been awarded” would work.  “Gotten” could have other meanings, like he earned money holding the competition, or obtained money in some way other than winning it. ... Show More

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