the ticket
noun
informal + somewhat old-fashioned
: the correct or most desirable thing : the thing that is needed or wanted
Compromise, now that's the ticket.
—often used in the phrase just the ticketFor a romantic dinner, candles are just the ticket.
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Here's everything Arizona lottery players need to know in order to have a chance to win this next Powerball drawing, including where to buy tickets, the ticket cutoff time, drawing time and how to watch the drawings.
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Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 15 Dec. 2025
The Wisconsin Lottery recommends calling 608-261-4916 to schedule a time to process the ticket.
—Cailey Gleeson, jsonline.com, 15 Dec. 2025
The consortium did not respond to questions from CNN on Friday about its sales since the ticket price increase.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 13 Dec. 2025
In California, a big jackpot winner must claim the ticket in person.
—Jennifer Sangalang, Cincinnati Enquirer, 13 Dec. 2025
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Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 15 Dec. 2025
The Wisconsin Lottery recommends calling 608-261-4916 to schedule a time to process the ticket.
—Cailey Gleeson, jsonline.com, 15 Dec. 2025
The consortium did not respond to questions from CNN on Friday about its sales since the ticket price increase.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 13 Dec. 2025
In California, a big jackpot winner must claim the ticket in person.
—Jennifer Sangalang, Cincinnati Enquirer, 13 Dec. 2025
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“The ticket.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20ticket. Accessed 17 Dec. 2025.
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