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as in check
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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as in label
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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as in access
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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as in key
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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Recent Examples of ticket
Tobias Burns, The Hill, 5 Nov. 2024
The team cited a number of reasons why Trump was seen as the clear favorite while Biden was seeking reelection and then pointed as the potentially costly mistakes the former president has made since Harris has taken over the Democratic ticket.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 17 Oct. 2024
You can also get ticketed for driving a vehicle that weighs more than its gross vehicle mass (GVM) rating.
—Bryan Rogala, Outside Online, 12 Oct. 2024
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Harris has made up significant ground on the issue since taking over the top of the Democratic presidential ticket in July, narrowing a gulf between Trump and President Biden.
—Tobias Burns, The Hill, 5 Nov. 2024
The team cited a number of reasons why Trump was seen as the clear favorite while Biden was seeking reelection and then pointed as the potentially costly mistakes the former president has made since Harris has taken over the Democratic ticket.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
Verb
The decision was confirmed by Applause Store, which handles ticketing for the talent competition show, on X the morning auditions were set to take place in England.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 17 Oct. 2024
You can also get ticketed for driving a vehicle that weighs more than its gross vehicle mass (GVM) rating.
—Bryan Rogala, Outside Online, 12 Oct. 2024
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In the end, a well-rounded approach to retirement planning involves understanding market patterns, keeping emotions in check, and staying informed about potential policy changes.Brian Menickella, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Caleb Williams used a pre-snap check to realign the Panthers defense.Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 4 Nov. 2024
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Schwarzenegger is proof that the Republican label doesn’t have to be poison in California.Thomas Elias, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
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The label of far right is rejected by Orbán’s Hungarian party, Fidesz.Alexander Smith, NBC News, 8 Nov. 2024
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Then, every piece is tested with in-house employees who have pre-release access, Cannistra states.Kristin Shaw, Popular Science, 14 Nov. 2024
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Plus, with 1TB of solid-state storage, there’s plenty of room for big files and quick access to all your apps.StackCommerce Team (Sponsored), PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
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Mills says the key is to just chalk it up to experience.Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 6 Nov. 2024
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First, the competitors must dig through the sand to retrieve a key.Emma Sharpe, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2024
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An expanding black circle marks the spread of polar night in the Arctic in this animation of images acquired by the NOAA-20 satellite between Sept. 4 and Nov. 7.Tom Yulsman, Discover Magazine, 8 Nov. 2024
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With issues spanning social, economic, and political landscapes, the outcomes could mark a shift in the state's policies and priorities.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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Will the Detroit Lions make a move for a pass rusher?Elissa Robinson, Detroit Free Press, 5 Nov. 2024
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Acquiring a pass rusher was the top priority for the Cardinals, who are now sitting at 5-4 on the season.David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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Residential burglary: Between 9:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m., someone entered a residence in the 19000 block of Scotland Drive through an unlocked rear sliding glass door and stole tools for a loss valued at approximately $868.Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Boeing came under several federal investigations this year after a door plug blew off a 737 Max plane during an Alaska Airlines flight in January.David Koenig, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
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This bustling coastal city, a gateway to Africa, will enjoy 4 minutes and 48 seconds of totality.Jamie Carter, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Tangier Perched at the tip of Morocco, Tangier is the gateway to the country from Europe.Elle Benson Easton, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2024
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“Ticket.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ticket. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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