law of averages
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The problem, of course, is that the law of averages works well for large populations, but no one lives an “average” life.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 11, 2026
Perhaps the law of averages means this was bound to happen at some point, but, this season, two players already knew each other from having a mutual friend.
From BBC ● Jan. 1, 2026
Still, the law of averages would suggest that, after jumping from 60 points one year to 100 to the next without a ton of significant additions, Seattle might drop off.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 9, 2023
“It’s been a little bit tougher for me this year. Hopefully the law of averages says it’s going to get a little better.”
From Washington Times ● Jun. 1, 2023
The huge birds flapped frantically skyward, bumping into each other in their haste to flee, and perhaps one bird broke its wing against another bird, or perhaps—the law of averages notwithstanding—Bernabe actually hit one.
From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols
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