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lottery

[lot-uh-ree] / ˈlɒt ə ri /


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Winning a £6.1m lottery jackpot transformed the lives of Kevin and Michele Jones almost overnight.

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026

For the 5,500 local fans with tickets to attend -- the lucky ones among a lottery entered by 33,000 -- optimism for the tournament about to kick off in their backyard was even brighter.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

Fans who have not previously registered can still register at tickets.la28.org to enter the lottery until July 22.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

In South Carolina, where the bugs appear around Congaree National Park, business leaders and regional planners are looking into ways to optimize the season beyond its viewing lottery.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

“I’m so sorry. I can enter you in the lottery for tomorrow if you’d like.”

From "What If It's Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera




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