lottery
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He said it would also help to put an end to "the confusing and unjust postcode lottery caused by different rules in different areas".
From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026
The idea that anyone can suddenly be endowed with superhuman specialness simply by being in the right place at the right time is a little like daydreaming about winning the lottery.
From Salon ● Aug. 16, 2026
The 48-hour purchasing windows were granted through random lottery, but even a guaranteed slot to purchase didn’t prevent headaches as the ticketing system was fraught with technical glitches and high website traffic.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 7, 2026
If you’re still stuck on the outside looking in after two unsuccessful ticket lottery drawings, there is hope.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 7, 2026
More people have won lottery jackpots than flown in space.
From "Women in Space" by Karen Bush Gibson
Some were lucky enough to nab $400 to $500 tickets through official World Cup lotteries, others paid thousands of dollars to catch the action IRL.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 23, 2026
When it comes to lotteries, Mr. Kessler suggests asking a spouse, friend or grandparent to enter as well.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 8, 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
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
Vocabulary lists containing lottery
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