tickets
Britishplural noun
Etymology
Origin of tickets
of unknown origin
Example Sentences
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Delta is keeping customers who buy its cheapest business class tickets out of its lounges—unless they’re toting the right credit card.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026
In Los Angeles, home base for cinephiles of every stripe, scoring one of these coveted opening weekend tickets was particularly challenging.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 17, 2026
Some tourists were even spending thousands to visit America for the tournament without even having tickets to any matches, because they just wanted to enjoy the vibes.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 17, 2026
Yet prices for some typical date-related activities like restaurant meals and tickets to events have recently been rising at a faster clip.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026
At first Penelope was taken aback; all she could think of was that man outside Buckingham Palace, selling tickets to the pauper’s food line.
From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood
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