apropos of
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Apparently, if left to its own devices, OpenAI’s Codex coding agent is apt to repeatedly talk about goblins apropos of nothing.
From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026
Its rigorous order and deep perspective, enhanced by the receding lines of ship masts and rail tracks along the expansive quay, address his motif in a style apropos of its modern subject.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 28, 2026
As Bloomberg reported earlier this year apropos of Allegiant, “had the $1.9 billion stadium not been built at all, Las Vegas businesses wouldn’t have noticed the difference.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2024
"OK, I'm just going to put this out to the group and see how it lands," Shelley blurts out, apropos of nothing.
From Salon • Feb. 2, 2023
“Sometimes I like salty tastes,” said Duane suddenly, apropos of nothing.
From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el
