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lottery

[lot-uh-ree] / ˈlɒt ə ri /


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The National Trust is a charity and receives no guaranteed government money, although it can apply for project grants from public bodies and lottery funds.

From BBC ● Oct. 4, 2026

The Sparks have two lottery picks thanks to the Plum trade and their dismal place in the standings, but they have a lot to do to make the playoffs next season.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 25, 2026

While some teenagers may mark their 18th birthdays by buying a lottery ticket or getting a first tattoo, Deon Radcliff Jr. had different priorities.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 24, 2026

Moscow city officials said those who cast their votes electronically would be entered into a lottery, with prizes including subscriptions to music- and video-streaming services.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026

I push past the shoe boxes full of dream books and no-good lottery tickets and fabric scraps, and go for the one marked with my dad’s name—Gregory.

From "The Skin I'm In" by Sharon G. Flake

Fans will be automatically rolled over into future lotteries until they’ve reached the maximum 12 general tickets.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 15, 2026

Other leagues have draft lotteries to diminish the incentive for being completely terrible.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 29, 2025

What to know about dynamic pricing, lotteries and sale dates while trying to score seats.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 14, 2025

"It would be like winning four lotteries in a row. You've got to use a bit of common sense and be sensible and logical about it."

From BBC ● Oct. 2, 2025

They kiss my cheeks and hold my hand and tell me how they won money in the kingdom's lotteries by betting on me to be named the favorite.

From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton


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