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sweepstakes

[sweep-steyks] / ˈswipˌsteɪks /


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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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