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lottery

[lot-uh-ree] / ˈlɒt ə ri /


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"There are worries there could be a danger, but honestly I don't see people being very concerned," said David Parada, a lottery vendor.

From Barron's • May 10, 2026

But according to Krawczyk: "The reality is that, appropriate end-of-life care is a postcode lottery" and doulas can help to fill those gaps in care.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

U.S. fan Andrew Weinfeld entered FIFA’s World Cup ticket lottery last year, and in November received an email congratulating him for being selected.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

Five years of lottery missteps have produced exactly one current Sparks player, Cameron Brink, who’s been an injured bust.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

At first, nursing was like hitting the lottery.

From "Class Matters" by The New York Times




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