How to Use sweepstakes in a Sentence
sweepstakes
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George was the key to the Clippers winning the free-agent sweepstakes for Leonard last year.
— Dylan Hernández Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2020 -
Omaze, who had an option on the home for the sweepstakes, said the rights to the home have reverted to the builder.
— Trevor Fraser, orlandosentinel.com, 25 Mar. 2021 -
The last day to get a first-dose shot to qualify for the sweepstakes is this Friday.
— Amy Huschka, Detroit Free Press, 5 Aug. 2021 -
The Phillies are starting to pick up a little steam in the Correa sweepstakes.
— Matt Young, Chron, 30 Nov. 2021 -
Sometimes, as many as half are aware of the prizes and sweepstakes, Ferrer said.
— Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2021 -
Hyundai will also display the 2018 Sonata as part of a sweepstakes.
— William Thornton, AL.com, 1 Sep. 2017 -
To enter, fans can reply to @DiGiorno’s tweet with #sweepstakes for a chance to score a half-dozen box.
— Kelly Tyko, USA TODAY, 4 June 2021 -
Just enter the sweepstakes during the event to win trips, dinners, and prizes.
— The Salt Lake Tribune, 8 Nov. 2021 -
Now, this guy is not in the Perry sweepstakes so that may be a factor, but the sky is the limit for this guy.
— Ben Thomas | Bthomas@al.com, al, 23 Nov. 2021 -
The prizes are much better for the final day of the sweepstakes in honor of Wanna Get Away Day.
— Geoff Whitmore, Forbes, 2 June 2021 -
This group needs to enter before Oct. 30 and will be announced in the final week of the sweepstakes.
— Annie Berman, Anchorage Daily News, 10 Oct. 2021 -
Fans must follow @Pepsi for the duration of the sweepstakes.
— Dave Quinn, PEOPLE.com, 24 Mar. 2022 -
The sweepstakes began Monday and will run through June 22. .
— Asha C. Gilbert, USA TODAY, 24 May 2021 -
Iran will be counting on Russia and China to take its side in the gotcha sweepstakes.
— Aaron David Miller, CNN, 2 Dec. 2021 -
More than 400 people also shared their thoughts on the sweepstakes.
— Maura Zurick, cleveland, 28 Dec. 2021 -
To avoid swarms and crowds this year, the promotion has a sweepstakes element to it.
— Marisa Lascala, Good Housekeeping, 13 June 2019 -
But this may not be the venue for Apple to debut its entrant in the smart glasses sweepstakes.
— Aaron Pressman, Fortune, 19 Apr. 2021 -
The biggest thing to keep an eye on now is which team among the Jets, Giants and Falcons goes winless to win the Lawrence sweepstakes.
— San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Oct. 2020 -
Dua’s pre-save link came complete with an entry in a sweepstakes for tickets to any of her 2022 shows.
— Mankaprr Conteh, Rolling Stone, 11 Mar. 2022 -
Even if your favorite home doesn’t win it all, voting in the sweepstakes can come with its own reward.
— Hunter Boyce, ajc, 30 July 2022 -
After that, Auburn quit messing around and won the Cam Newton sweepstakes.
— Joseph Goodman | Jgoodman@al.com, al, 31 Dec. 2020 -
All recent grads need to do is head to the company's sweepstakes website and sign up with their email here.
— Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 29 June 2021 -
But the sweepstakes legislation was left out of the package.
— Jason Meisner, chicagotribune.com, 5 Feb. 2022 -
Woj breaks the news that the Cavs have won the Mitchell sweepstakes by committing three unprotected firsts and two pick swaps.
— Aaron Falk, The Salt Lake Tribune, 2 Sep. 2022 -
Ahead of the sales, ABC is holding a sweepstakes to determine the top 150 places in line at the limited release event.
— Leada Gore | Lgore@al.com, al, 17 Oct. 2019 -
To be sure, big-payoff sweepstakes, such as Ohio’s Vax-a-Million, have boosted turnout.
— BostonGlobe.com, 12 June 2021 -
According to Pepsi’s rules, the sweepstakes will run through March 31.
— BostonGlobe.com, 29 Mar. 2021 -
The treasure hunt and sweepstakes are free to everyone, not just Yacht Club members.
— Ramsey Qubein, Forbes, 7 Sep. 2021 -
The full list of shows eligible for the contest, which begins Sept. 26, can be found on the sweepstakes’ website.
— Kat Bouza, Rolling Stone, 15 Sep. 2022 -
The Pistons win between 32-38 games — the sweet spot for building hype for the future and still being in the Victor Wembanyama sweepstakes.
— Carlos Monarrez, Detroit Free Press, 18 Oct. 2022
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