scratchcard
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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Mr Smith said the device was only available as a prize in a UK cinema scratchcard competition.
From BBC ● Jun. 7, 2024
The man bought the scratchcard for 5 euros last month in a gas station, meaning his bet has been increased a hundred thousandfold.
From Reuters ● Jun. 12, 2023
A bus driver has scooped a £1m prize from a lottery scratchcard.
From BBC ● May 22, 2023
Ian Black, 61, from Carlisle, had just finished a nightshift and thought it would take too long to call in for a paper and a scratchcard.
From BBC ● Jan. 20, 2022
Suddenly Ed Balls or Michael Portillo are just versions of the man exiting the newsagent with the dud scratchcard, or the guy failing to catch the tube before the doors close.
From The Guardian ● Feb. 23, 2016
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