at random
Example Sentences
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Destinations are drawn at random based on travelers’ preferred dates and departure airport.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 13, 2026
There, again, if enough people pick stocks at random, some of them will make a fortune through sheer chance.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 24, 2026
One this month seemed to offer a clue and, like the others, included words underlined seemingly at random.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 25, 2026
Twenty MPs are drawn at random, who then get a chance to propose a bill, with those drawn last given priority for debate.
From BBC ● Apr. 23, 2026
After stopping by a few taverns at random and not finding her, I walked back to the University, not knowing if I should be worried or irritated.
From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss
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