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The first Toss-Up slipped by all three players, yet she remained unfazed. On the second, she struck: \u201cPractical Joker.\u201d With $2,000 on the board and her confidence rising, she was just getting started.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"460\" data-end=\"811\">Her competitors were strong. Justin Zamora racked up over $12,000 and a trip to Norway, while Shateria Smith dazzled the crowd by landing the million-dollar wedge. Still, Delinda stayed steady, waiting for the right moment. When she solved \u201cSpoil Yourself At The Spa\u201d and won a luxury trip to Scottsdale, her momentum shifted\u2014and the audience noticed.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"813\" data-end=\"1145\">Then came the rapid Triple Toss-Ups: Delinda dominated two of the three. By the time she solved \u201cA Tough Nut To Crack\u201d and secured her spot in the Bonus Round with $20,650, she had fully taken control of the game. 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