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as in pool
the total of the bets at stake at one time once the jackpot hit $100 million, everybody and his cousin was buying lottery tickets

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Recent Examples of jackpot No one won the Powerball jackpot. Tanya Wildt, Freep.com, 27 Sep. 2025 Lottery players have seen enormous jackpots recently, with previous winners of both the Powerball and Mega Millions breaking into the top 10 largest jackpots in U.S. lottery history. Lorenzino Estrada, AZCentral.com, 23 Sep. 2025 For an additional $1, players can add the Megaplier to potentially increase their winnings outside of the jackpot. Ray Padilla, Louisville Courier Journal, 19 Sep. 2025 The odds of winning the game's jackpot, called the Grand Fortune, on a $10 play are about 1 in 5 million, according to state lottery officials. Jillian Frankel, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for jackpot
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Noun
  • Pakistan Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad said his nation was hoping for more of a consensus going into Tuesday’s vote given the funding predicaments and operational issues that have dogged the MSS.
    Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2025
  • On Tuesday afternoon, Click’s successor sat in a similar predicament.
    Chandler Rome, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Rooms are handsome and eclectic, and the views of the sprawling city from the pool deck are impressive.
    David Shortell, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2025
  • The Loft distinguishes itself with a private spa, comprising a splash pool, sauna, and steam room.
    Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 28 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The Blind Butcher Shoppe is a favorite spot for locals hoping to bring home dinner, but their selection of artisanal pantry items like pickles, preserves, and more are worth checking out for those looking to bring an edible souvenir home.
    Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2025
  • Whether the pickle pandemonium is a fad or not, pickles are delicious – and my chicken salad celebrates them in all their bold, sour, crunchy glory.
    The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • That means having to resolve a strategic dilemma in China.
    Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 26 Sep. 2025
  • Chase Infiniti’s breakout performance has generated significant word-of-mouth but positioning her in lead leaves more room for co-stars Teyana Taylor and Regina Hall in supporting roles, and less of a chance of a classic vote-splitting dilemma that has derailed campaigns in the past.
    Clayton Davis, Variety, 25 Sep. 2025
Noun
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    Hugh Leask,Chloe Taylor,Ganesh Rao, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2025
  • Perhaps Gad will fill a furry hole in the heart of the film.
    Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Mama’s Boy Known for its fresh biscuits, in-house raspberry jam, and long lines, Mama’s Boy is a breakfast spot that is beloved in many ex-college students’ and locals’ hearts.
    Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2025
  • Puth and the band stretched out nearly every song with jams, breakdowns, and solos, with the star occasionally scatting along with his harmonically adventurous keyboard excursions.
    Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 26 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Dutch Bros 'controlling this corner,' Uncle Bill's says Dutch Bros was created in 1992 in Grants Pass, Oregon, by brothers Dane and Travis Boersma.
    Patricia Gallagher Newberry, Cincinnati Enquirer, 2 Oct. 2025
  • But with Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ budget around the corner, the fourth quarter could still very much go either way.
    Jordan Butt, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2025

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“Jackpot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jackpot. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.

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