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spontaneous

[spon-tey-nee-uhs] / spɒnˈteɪ ni əs /


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The working hypothesis of Spanish intelligence is that the mobilization was spontaneous and spurred on by social media, rather than orchestrated by Morocco or any other country, according to a senior Spanish security official.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 9, 2026

The trio has reunited for “So Unanchored,” a weekly podcast fueled by spontaneous riffs on their years together, pop culture and their deep friendship.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 4, 2026

They examined changes in gene activity and studied untreated mice to compare the rates of spontaneous tumor formation among the four strains.

From Science Daily Jul. 27, 2026

“When people are living together, there’s the opportunity for spontaneous interaction, rather than formal events. There’s immediacy to connecting when people are in the same space.”

From MarketWatch Jul. 24, 2026

It is too well executed to be spontaneous, because it happens in complete unison.

From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins




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