raffle

Example Sentences

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French journalist Peri Cochin organised the raffle with backing from Picasso's family and foundation.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

The vouchers were reportedly intended as raffle prizes and gifts to volunteers, but Joell-Deshields spent them on luxury perfumes and Apple products, the directors said.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

When the two-hour movie ended, one attendee won the big raffle prize, which included “Waiting to Exhale” on DVD — and a DVD player to play it.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 23, 2026

The firm’s insurance chief of 39 years, Ajit Jain, once crafted a policy insuring Pepsi against having to award a $1 billion raffle prize.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 25, 2025

Despite the odds Archie had set up with the raffle tickets.

From "The Chocolate War" by Robert Cormier