raffle

Example Sentences

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French journalist Peri Cochin organised the raffle with backing from Picasso's family and foundation.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

When the two-hour movie ended, one attendee won the big raffle prize, which included “Waiting to Exhale” on DVD — and a DVD player to play it.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 23, 2026

The firm’s insurance chief of 39 years, Ajit Jain, once crafted a policy insuring Pepsi against having to award a $1 billion raffle prize.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 25, 2025

Jennie and John had to take the property off the market when they set up the raffle using an online platform.

From BBC • Dec. 13, 2025

“But perhaps the Gryffindor team will be able to raise some gold and get new brooms, too. You could raffle off those Cleansweep Fives; I expect a museum would bid for them.”

From "Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets" by J. K. Rowling