1
as in checks
a small sheet of plastic, paper, or paperboard showing that the bearer has a claim to something (as admittance)
only people with tickets will be allowed past the front gates
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2
as in labels
a slip (as of paper or cloth) that is attached to something to identify or describe it
the price on the ticket is $20 more than the advertised price
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3
as in admissions
the means or right of entering or participating in
people to whom a green card represents a ticket to a better life
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4
as in keys
something that allows someone to achieve a desired goal
that entry-level job could be her ticket to a career in big-time advertising
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Noun
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The case culminated in a landmark Supreme Court decision in 2023, which effectively ended the use of affirmative action admissions policies in higher education.—
Jack Kelly,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025 -
Students for Fair Admissions brought a pivotal lawsuit against Harvard University and the University of North Carolina, asserting that their affirmative action policies unfairly disadvantaged Asian American applicants in the admissions process.—
Jack Kelly,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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In 2024, loyalty isn't built with coupons and punch cards—it's built with apps that offer a side of entertainment with every deal.—
Stephanie Gravalese,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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Whether you’re buried in permission slips, mail, coupons, bills, or other miscellaneous clutter, this organizer will keep the family’s papers organized.—
Genevieve Cepeda,
People.com,
23 Dec. 2024
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In Brooklyn, one pastor is trying to help struggling parishes keep their doors open.—
Peter Eavis,
New York Times,
8 Jan. 2025
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Often, though, schools are left with no choice but to shut their doors when cities are covered in smoke and families flee under evacuation orders.—
Troy Closson,
New York Times,
8 Jan. 2025
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Since his arrest, Combs’ legal team has fought aggressively to secure his release on bail, even putting forward a $50 million bail package that included a residence in Miami, his children’s passports, and around-the-clock monitoring.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
2 Jan. 2025
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Wear it around your waist or crossbody style to hold your phone and keys for errands, treats and bags for dog walks, passports and boarding passes for air travel, and more.—
Miles Walls,
Southern Living,
28 Dec. 2024
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The tragedy marks the 19th overboard incident aboard a cruise ship this year, according to Cruise Junkie — the most recent being less than a week ago.—
Rebecca Rosman,
NPR,
27 Dec. 2024
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Season-to-date, the league’s deliveries are now down 4% compared with the analogous period in 2023, which marks a considerable turnaround from the pre-holiday 21% drop.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
27 Dec. 2024
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Roughly 72 percent of his passes traveled fewer than 10 yards through the air, and 39 percent of his completions gained 10 yards or more, which ranked 115th out of qualifying quarterbacks, per TruMedia.—
Austin Meek,
The Athletic,
8 Jan. 2025
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Cincinnati completed a massive comeback, down 24-6 at halftime, on the heels of two fourth-down touchdown passes.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
The Athletic,
8 Jan. 2025
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Shelters are still overwhelmed with new entries, and almost 1 million pets a year are put down across the country for lack of space.—
Andy Biggs,
Newsweek,
25 Dec. 2024
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This development is driving growth in the whisky sector, which is reflected in the new entries the IWSC is getting.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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“Tickets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tickets. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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