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[ran-duhm] / ˈræn dəm /


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“I trust nuns more than I trust random people on Facebook Marketplace,” she said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

While Bass and Raman trekked across the city during the primary, Pratt limited his public appearances mostly to the Westside and random encounters with supporters he posted on social media.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

As our time runs out, I throw out some random questions.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

It’s 7 p.m. on a random weeknight, and you’re scratching your head while staring into the fridge, wondering what to eat for dinner.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

I mean, I’m not going to sit alone at a random table in the cafeteria and pretend that everyone in the room is not whispering about me.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz




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