win the lottery

idiom

: to have a winning ticket in a lottery run by a government

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And the best sprinters in the world come from the Caribbean — so many, in fact, that trying to make a national team for the Summer Olympics can seem like trying to win the lottery. Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2026 If the Pelicans or Bucks win the lottery, that pick is heading to Atlanta. Bryan Toporek, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026 This is only a real relief if ratepayers win the lottery before the spring. Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 23 Jan. 2026 The Power Play was 3X. Powerball, Mega Millions: Want to win the lottery? Chris Sims, IndyStar, 19 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for win the lottery

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“Win the lottery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/win%20the%20lottery. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.

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