fluke
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The gap between these values is small in absolute terms, but far too large to dismiss as a statistical fluke.
From Science Daily • Apr. 12, 2026
For those who grew up with Ms. Blume’s star fixed immutably in their literary firmament, it’s hard to think of her success as a fluke of time and place.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026
Kevin Keshishyan, Los Altos: A 6-7 junior, Keshishyan entered this week averaging 20.4 points and 8.2 rebounds, proving his summer development was no fluke.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 11, 2026
Proving it was no fluke, it was the second time in three months that big-serving Rybakina has beaten the world number one.
From Barron's • Feb. 1, 2026
She says it was a fluke that Asimov was in town.
From "The Tipping Point" by Malcolm Gladwell
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