as in garbage
discarded or useless material
the front lawn was littered with the raffle that the roofers had left behind
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Recent Examples of raffle
The company emailed its staff stating that this would be the best party yet, with a guarantee that every person leaves with a prize from the raffle.
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Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024
There will be a light meal, desserts, raffles and more.
—Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 4 Dec. 2024
In addition to more than 30 trees for auction and purchase, visitors can bid on or buy baked goods, artisanal items and raffle tickets.
—Thomas Goodwin Smith, Baltimore Sun, 27 Nov. 2024
Anyone who doesn’t win at a shop’s raffle will be entered into a single large raffle which has prizes from every business.
—Erik S. Hanley, Journal Sentinel, 27 Nov. 2024
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Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024
There will be a light meal, desserts, raffles and more.
—Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 4 Dec. 2024
In addition to more than 30 trees for auction and purchase, visitors can bid on or buy baked goods, artisanal items and raffle tickets.
—Thomas Goodwin Smith, Baltimore Sun, 27 Nov. 2024
Anyone who doesn’t win at a shop’s raffle will be entered into a single large raffle which has prizes from every business.
—Erik S. Hanley, Journal Sentinel, 27 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for raffle
Recent Examples of Synonyms for raffle
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The juvenile was white with brownish brindle patches around each eye and found in a garbage bag.Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 17 Dec. 2024
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While Dogtown's hot dog menu is immense, Basile said garbage plates are always a top seller.Angelica Stabile, Fox News, 10 Dec. 2024
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According to preliminary data, there are no casualties from falling debris.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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Though the risk of existing debris interfering with missions is low, researchers keep an eye out for what's called EDL (Entry, Descent and Landing) debris and its potential to contaminate soil samples.Stephen J. Beard, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
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His interests range from pickup trucks to supercars, commuter ...Michael Teo Van Runkle, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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The night before, two trucks from Miami had pulled up to his loading dock with dozens of pallets stacked with flower boxes.Thomas Curwen, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2024
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Game wardens found trash near the carcasses, which included rubber gloves similar to those used while butchering a deer, Game and Fish Spokesman Keith Stephens said.NWA Democrat-Gazette, arkansasonline.com, 31 Dec. 2024
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But in New York, trash really only has one place left to go: on the sidewalk, often piled high.The Upshot Staff, New York Times, 30 Dec. 2024
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The settlement will require the company to make major changes and is a part of the FTC's ongoing targeting of junk fees.Jaden Amos, Axios, 18 Dec. 2024
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Still, the Biden administration’s desire to go after companies with junk fees has faced pushback in court.Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 17 Dec. 2024
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In the city center and suburbs of Maputo, mountains of rubbish were piling up.Tavares Cebola, New York Times, 25 Dec. 2024
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Not this current rubbish that has been served up and charged at Michelin star rates.Patrick Boyland, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
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Heat vents can also be sources of dust, which can then find a way into the delicate vents of expensive computers and laptops.Rabekah Henderson, Southern Living, 20 Dec. 2024
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Adorned with Peter Pan and Captain Hook, the seven-day celebration is full of pixie dust, adventure, and first-of-its-kind attractions.Leslie D. Rose, Parents, 20 Dec. 2024
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Each intact female on the streets produces an estimate of 1.4 litters a year with an average of three kittens per litter.Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
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The only issue is maintaining a proper level of litter at all times.Anthony Karcz, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Raffle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/raffle. Accessed 6 Jan. 2025.
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