at random
Example Sentences
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The peptides are routinely used in “stacks”; chosen at random, with arbitrarily chosen doses; and two drugs from the same class may be included for reasons that defy explanation.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 17, 2026
The kids who lose these contests aren’t chosen at random.
From Slate ● Aug. 21, 2026
Existing rules require at least 10% of pilots to be tested at random.
From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026
He tested portfolios consisting of 100 stocks, 50 stocks, 25 stocks, five stocks and only one stock, drawn at random from the S&P 500.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 30, 2026
He found a small pack of metal needles and chose one at random.
From "Gregor the Overlander" by Suzanne Collins
