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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
Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 26 Mar. 2025
The jackpot-winning ticket matched the Mega Millions numbers, plus Mega Ball 8, according to the Illinois Lottery.
—Sam Gillette, People.com, 26 Mar. 2025
Charles Rabin and, Miami Herald, 7 Mar. 2025
What about sponsorship and sponsorship upside, and what about ticketing?
—Russell Leung, CNBC, 1 Mar. 2025
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Four-night stadium passes for CMA Fest are on sale now, while single-night tickets will go on sale March 28 at 10 a.m. CT.
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Hill was ticketed for careless driving and a seat-belt violation.
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As recently as Thursday, a background check still showed Buckholz as having been charged with multiple felonies in October.—
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In addition to keeping your kids’ sweet tooth in check, these Easter gifts are all under $10 on Amazon.—
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Many common brands include sugar or other additives, so read the label to find a variety that's low in sugar and sodium.—
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The event will additionally honor this year’s label honoree, Republic Records.—
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Throughout the night, Booker read letters from constituents worried about losing access to affordable health care, emphasizing that these concerns were not abstract but deeply personal for millions of people.—
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This would sever TikTok's structural and financial ties with ByteDance while allowing the Chinese company to retain access to TikTok's underlying recommendation algorithm—a concession reportedly aimed at satisfying Chinese regulators.—
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The key is to use AI to enhance strategy, not replace creativity, ensuring long-term adaptability in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.—
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For bettors, the key is to assess whether a team has the depth and skill for sustained success, or if recent wins are masking deeper issues.—
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Abreu later drew a nine-pitch walk in the seventh against Rangers reliever Robert Garcia, who also walked Kristian Campbell, marking the rookie’s first time on base in an MLB game.—
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Missing from the document was any mention of climate change—marking the first time in over a decade that the topic has not appeared on the list.—
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Selected in the sixth round of the 2021 NFL Draft, Echols has five interceptions (including two pick sixes), 16 passes defended and 122 tackles in his four-year career.—
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No helmets are permitted unless players are catching passes from the Jugs machine.—
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Jordan’s parents have described their family life as the kids were growing up with an emphasis on constantly being out of doors.—
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Union Station were trailblazers that really opened up a lot of doors in those worlds.—
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Last June, Amazon declined comment when asked if Amazon Prime Monday games would be a gateway to getting more games once Rogers’ current deal expires next year.—
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Wadden Sea National Park Beyond its Viking heritage, Ribe is also a gateway to Wadden Sea National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.—
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“Ticket.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ticket. Accessed 8 Apr. 2025.
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