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How could such a structure possibly have evolved its way into existence one random mutation at a time?
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026
Passing by on a random weeknight, one might see an overflow of patrons spilling onto Vermont Avenue, as the shop regularly hosts authors to discuss their new books.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026
Maybe it was an extension of that apparently insatiable desire for admiration—for some men, perhaps votes and endorsements and political influence aren’t enough; they need random women to approve of literally all of them.
From Slate • Apr. 15, 2026
It was at a random stadium and we were playing Kazakhstan.
From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026
“The operator has to pick a starting position for the rotors. Three random letters. Suppose he simply uses the letters that happen to be showing in these little windows? H-W-B.”
From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin
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