sweepstakes
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Plus, Netflix is rethinking some of its core strategies to compete with rivals, and the chaotic sweepstakes to replace Graham Platner has begun.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 10, 2026
Pulling ahead recently in the sweepstakes, with a couple of awards already on its shelf, is “Schmigadoon!,” an exuberantly staged adaptation of the Apple TV series of the same name.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 5, 2026
The class-action lawsuit story is similar to the sweepstakes and lottery check scam: You are told you have won and/or been awarded money, and you can deposit this check in your bank account.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 27, 2026
Years earlier, the original Craftsman had been torn down; the current house, a sweepstakes prize, arrived in two pieces by crane.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 21, 2026
There were no play areas, no sweepstakes or “Happy Meals,” no giveaways or promotions.
From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides
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