draw straws

Example Sentences

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This is merely an anecdote; please do not have your tweens draw straws to determine who sleeps in the car.

From Slate • Feb. 3, 2020

"We're not going to draw straws and say one guy's out of the rotation, but we're going to have to find a way to get everybody their innings."

From US News • Aug. 24, 2016

First, when there’s a tie vote, it’s fairer to have a second election than to draw straws for a winner.

From Washington Times • Nov. 25, 2015

“Boris invited me to come to London to ride a tandem, so I shall be coming. The only question is who will be in front. I think we will have to draw straws on that.”

From The Guardian • Jul. 3, 2015

It was decided that they would draw straws and the winner would get to be the first one to ask the oracle a question.

From "The Egypt Game" by Zilpha Keatley Snyder