random
Example Sentences
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Regular people now pick up on current events in a more random fashion.
From Salon
By adding carefully controlled microwave noise in the form of random signal fluctuations within a narrow frequency range, the researchers can guide how heat and energy move through the system with remarkable precision.
From Science Daily
“So who are you going to believe? Your coach and your friends, or some random kid at the park?”
From Literature
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Biologists learn that systems have patterns, even when they look random.
From MarketWatch
The idea of talking to a random stranger makes me nervous, but it does seem like the safest option.
From Literature
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