random

Example Sentences

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The idea of talking to a random stranger makes me nervous, but it does seem like the safest option.

From Literature

Then in October, I got a random call from a casting director asking me to audition for “Being Human,” a BBC pilot.

From The Wall Street Journal

Because this process is random, it allows scientists to see how BMI affects disease outcomes without interference from other factors that can cloud results.

From Science Daily

At K1 Speed, all drivers compete in identical cars assigned at random, which puts the emphasis on driving skill.

From Los Angeles Times

"What good is money and modern medicine if not to fix all of these flaws that this random... plastic surgeon told me I have?"

From BBC