at random
Example Sentences
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Wolf kills aren't distributed at random, Loretto said, occurring more often on flatter terrain or in open valleys where chases are more likely.
From Barron's • Mar. 12, 2026
But knocking on doors at random to inspect immigration status could, according to Saldaña, be considered harassment and improper conduct.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 25, 2026
A new study published in Nature Aging shows that these changes follow a clear pattern rather than appearing at random.
From Science Daily • Jan. 10, 2026
Fans apply via a ballot and tickets are allocated at random.
From BBC • Dec. 9, 2025
His hatred for the King was not a reality like Mordred’s—indeed, he had little personal feeling against anybody except Lancelot His attitude was more of malice at random.
From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.