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Example Sentences

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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

Previously, scientists believed actin mainly reached this region by random diffusion.

From Science Daily • Apr. 1, 2026

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

From Slate • Mar. 28, 2026

YouGov now says that tools meant to eliminate data from such respondents – who may have participated and given random answers just to claim the rewards – "were not administered in the optimal way".

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

I forgot about the seemingly random bullet points that seemed to be marching Elliot and me toward something huge, and I fell asleep excited to see what tomorrow would bring.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin