lucky dip

Definition of lucky dip

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Recent Examples on the Web Eight cities had bid for The European Banking Authority (EBA), but three rounds of voting by EU member states failed to produce a winner, and the French capital was ultimately picked over Dublin in a lucky dip. — Rebecca Shafter, Houston Chronicle, "Razzoo's Cajun Café set to open in May in Pasadena," 4 Apr. 2018

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“Lucky dip.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lucky%20dip. Accessed 20 Oct. 2020.

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