sweepstakes

Example Sentences

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Uruguay probably won’t win the World Cup, but La Celeste is already a champion in the base camp sweepstakes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 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

Spencer, who was sixth in last year’s sweepstakes race, led the Mustangs to their fourth straight team championship.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 21, 2025

Also used them to determine which candy bars held the winning pieces for a £5,000 sweepstakes.

From "City Spies" by James Ponti