raffle

Example Sentences

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Outside the stadium a small net had been set up and any kid who could put the ball in the goal would be entered in a raffle to be a ball boy on the field.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

As many as 1,000 fans showed up on the first day of the trial, and many would line up starting at 5 a.m. for raffle tickets that would allow them to enter the courtroom.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

Buffett has lavished praise on the executive for his preternatural ability to craft offbeat policies, including insuring Chicago’s tallest building against terrorist attacks and Pepsi against having to award a $1 billion raffle prize.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

Aside from the raffle, the church has already set aside £100,000 and raised another £30,000 in donations.

From BBC • Mar. 6, 2026

“My team is doing this huge fund-raiser and they’re going to buy me one! They’re doing bake sales and raffle tickets and car washes....”

From "The Running Dream" by Wendelin Van Draanen