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[ran-duhm] / ˈræn dəm /


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Back pain, difficult childbirth, dental crowding and sinus infections are not random misfortunes.

From Science Daily • Jul. 11, 2026

A judge who acts abruptly or rudely, or who appears to make random decisions, is not necessarily guilty of misconduct.

From MarketWatch • Jul. 9, 2026

The message was clear: That which you buy digitally, you don’t really own, because a random boardroom dispute or expired contract could mean that those files are pulled without warning.

From Slate • Jul. 7, 2026

Recruiting at a rodeo may seem random, but PBR CEO Sean Gleason, beaming in a cowboy hat during the day's events, says it's a natural fit.

From BBC • Jul. 4, 2026

The bus slows and takes an exit into some random town.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith




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