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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

But often, they’re sources like Tripadvisor, Amazon reviews, or even random posts on niche subreddits.

From Slate • Mar. 28, 2026

Washington was the core of gravity that prevented the American Revolution from flying off into random orbits, the stable center around which the revolutionary energies formed.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis