How to Use raffle in a Sentence

raffle

1 of 2 verb
  • Prizes raffled off throughout the event!
    — Staff Report, Baltimore Sun, 6 May 2026
  • Prizes raffled off throughout the event!
    — Staff Report, Baltimore Sun, 13 May 2026
  • As for what types of wine are raffled off, Bobrovsky won’t say.
    — Julian McKenzie, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2025
  • The gallery plans to raffle off some of Miller’s artworks at the event.
    — Dallas News, 2 Feb. 2022
  • The banners themselves are planned to be raffled off at an alumni event in the future.
    — Cam Kerry, BostonGlobe.com, 30 June 2023
  • At every ride, Flood raffled off a free bike, something Mikey and his friends always hoped to win.
    — Lila Hempel-Edgers, Charlotte Observer, 12 June 2025
  • The organization also is raffling off the chance for a guest to join the judges’ panel.
    — Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 20 May 2025
  • Sweat’s also raffling off a grand prize box featuring a wall clock and a double-sided slipmat.
    — Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 5 Mar. 2026
  • Imelda Collins is raffling her house rather than sell it on the conventional market.
    — Michael Schwirtz Claire Fu Lana Bortolot Mairav Zonszein, New York Times, 21 May 2025
  • Each one is available to raffle, giving attendees the chance to take home a piece of holiday magic.
    — News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Dec. 2025
  • Backpacks and school supplies will be distributed, and a limited amount of laptops will be raffled.
    — Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 8 Aug. 2025
  • The state will raffle off 50 scholarships, which would cover four years of tuition, room and board, books and supplies.
    — Chronicle Staff, San Francisco Chronicle, 30 May 2021
  • The coalition will raffle off a handmade mask from Guerrero during the festival.
    — Laura Latzko, The Arizona Republic, 15 Sep. 2021
  • As a bonus, rangers raffled off fishing poles and tackle for derby participants to use the following day.
    — Amy Stark Shireman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
  • At family reunions, her quilts were raffled off, not just as blankets but as heirlooms, woven with memories.
    — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 8 Oct. 2025
  • Jojo Roper will raffle off some custom, ‘90s-style surfboards in an online sale.
    — Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Dec. 2022
  • Though many attendees were in the industry, free tickets were raffled off through a hotline that fans could call beginning two weeks before.
    — Ellise Shafer, Variety, 24 Feb. 2026
  • Rides in the Stearman typically start at $375, but this weekend free rides are to be raffled away as part of the event.
    — Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 1 Aug. 2025
  • The governor said the state will raffle off 50 scholarships, which would cover four years of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies.
    — From Usa Today Network and Wire Reports, USA TODAY, 27 May 2021
  • For some reason, an online-prescribing company was raffling off a Louis Vuitton bag.
    — Dhruv Khullar, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
  • The former actress and model is raffling her autograph via Raffall with an eye toward raising funds for her cat-rescue efforts.
    — Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 24 May 2025
  • The sneakers will be raffled with in-store and online drawings opening June 23 and closing June 26.
    — Riley Jones, Footwear News, 10 June 2026
  • At his homecoming concert in Toronto over the weekend, the 36-year-old rapper raffled off a luxury car to one lucky fan in the crowd.
    — Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 9 Oct. 2023
  • As for when us normal folks will get them, Adidas will first raffle off a limited number of pairs to members of its Creators Club.
    — Adrienne So, Wired, 12 May 2021
  • Portable bassinets, baby carrying systems and swings were raffled off and diaper bags filled with essentials for a baby were given away.
    — Jasmin Barmore, Detroit Free Press, 15 Aug. 2023
  • When someone suggested raffling off the gift Trey would have received, the organizer admitted they were already spread thin.
    — Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 19 Nov. 2025
  • The Chamber has partnered with local businesses to raffle off eight gift cards worth $400 from a pool of participants.
    — Lydia Gerike, The Indianapolis Star, 26 June 2020
  • The sweepstakes for Fulhouse's first property is set to close at the end of March, and if the entries reach the selling point, Graf says it will be raffled off.
    — Sarah Horbacewicz, CBS News, 27 Dec. 2025
  • All community members are invited and backpacks and school supplies will be distributed, with a limited amount of laptops raffled.
    — Staff Report, Chicago Tribune, 4 Aug. 2023
  • The event includes lunch, raffled gift baskets and local nonprofit organizations.
    — Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2026

raffle

2 of 2 noun
  • There will be a raffle and door prizes.
    — Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Mar. 2026
  • And a raffle will be held to win free pizza for a year.
    — Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 29 Oct. 2025
  • There is a small quilt silent auction as well as a quilt raffle.
    — Anchorage Daily News, 15 Sep. 2022
  • Pull tabs, a cash bar and raffles will be available.
    — Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 31 Jan. 2026
  • There will be raffles and silent auctions.
    — Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Aug. 2025
  • There will be raffles and silent auctions.
    — Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Sep. 2025
  • The event will include raffle prizes.
    — La Jolla Light, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Nov. 2025
  • And of course, the raffle giveaways.
    — Lucia Cheng, Des Moines Register, 17 Feb. 2026
  • Stephanie Khoury What are the raffle prizes tonight?
    — Jeremy Rellosa, Curbed, 18 June 2026
  • Richard had to sell raffle tickets to raise money for her brand.
    — India Espy-Jones, Essence, 1 Aug. 2023
  • There will be a raffle, and food and drinks available for purchase.
    — Lauren Daley, BostonGlobe.com, 26 Jan. 2023
  • The event includes raffles, a silent auction and lots of free door prizes.
    — Laura Groch, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Mar. 2023
  • There will be tons of great raffles and meat raffles all day as well as live music.
    — Paul A. Smith, Journal Sentinel, 4 Jan. 2024
  • Many of the other top prizes won or claimed last month were also from the raffle.
    — Tanya Wildt, Freep.com, 13 Dec. 2025
  • Keep your eye out for raffles and food and drink specials at restaurants along the way.
    — Chris Kelly, Washington Post, 3 Aug. 2023
  • The event will feature vendors, food, drinks, a raffle and more.
    — La Jolla Light, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Nov. 2025
  • Crafters, vendors, raffles, door prizes.
    — Staff Report, Baltimore Sun, 11 Mar. 2026
  • There will be refreshments and raffles as well.
    — Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
  • Band, beer garden, raffle prizes, live auction, car show awards.
    — Michelle Jenkins, Idaho Statesman, 31 Jan. 2024
  • There will also be a DJ and raffle prizes.
    — Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 28 Jan. 2026
  • Live music by John Luskey and raffles all night.
    — Staff Report, Baltimore Sun, 11 Mar. 2026
  • There will be a DJ, silent auction, raffle and no host bar.
    — Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
  • Easter egg hunts are classic, but why not throw a raffle into the mix as well?
    — Jessica Cherner, House Beautiful, 24 Jan. 2023
  • Instead, the center plans to hold a prize raffle with one ticket per child.
    — Victoria Moorwood, The Enquirer, 6 Apr. 2023
  • Those who don’t want to bowl can pay $20 for hor d’oeuvres, a raffle ticket and cash bar.
    — Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2026
  • Kids in red face paint sold snacks and raffle tickets from booths lining the dirt entrance.
    — Luca Evans, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2022
  • Buy a raffle ticket to try your luck, find a new treasure at the silent auction and more.
    — Caroline Ritzie, The Enquirer, 31 Aug. 2025
  • There will be a coin auction, refreshments, and a coin raffle.
    — Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Aug. 2025
  • There will be a coin auction, refreshments, and a coin raffle.
    — Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Aug. 2025
  • The event will feature raffle items from local merchants, food, games for kids and more.
    — Thomas Jewell, cleveland, 21 Aug. 2023

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