spontaneous
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Authorities have since treated large, spontaneous public gatherings with suspicion.
And while the activist core of the various Gen Z movements are organised, their spontaneous, loose structure and lack of leadership have not translated into the creation of political projects beyond the initial demands.
From Barron's
These spontaneous discharges hint at behaviors that may occur naturally in the atmosphere.
From Science Daily
When Mr. Gallant was fired on Sunday night, the decision immediately prompted spontaneous street demonstrations across the country.
From New York Times
The riot felt “spontaneous,” he said, as if the mob had been led by a “herd mentality.”
From New York Times
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