lottery
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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
In a controversial book about Diana, he alleged the then-Prince Charles sounded like a "lottery winner" after the news.
From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026
Tate made the statement as if he had just won the lottery.
From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson
Rizzo failed in a series of attempts to gain early access to tickets through lotteries.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 2, 2026
What to know about dynamic pricing, lotteries and sale dates while trying to score seats.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 14, 2025
She said: "Encouragement from a writer of Hilary Mantel's stature is nothing short of transformative. It's like winning a thousand lotteries for debut writers."
From BBC ● Sep. 22, 2025
Still, he put a lot of money into the campaign and launched some provocative tactics, such as offering million-dollar lotteries for people to sign petitions and register to vote.
From Salon ● Apr. 14, 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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