random
Example Sentences
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Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett’s name was wrong, and the meme used a picture of some random dude to stand in for New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026
Previously, scientists believed actin mainly reached this region by random diffusion.
From Science Daily • Apr. 1, 2026
A private key is a very large, random, secret number that allows you to manage and access your funds.
From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026
"It's kind of random, but it's kind of crazy," said her friend Sinead.
From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026
Sporadically, Bobby would select a letter at random and reply with a personal note.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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