at random
Example Sentences
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Wolf kills aren't distributed at random, Loretto said, occurring more often on flatter terrain or in open valleys where chases are more likely.
From Barron's • Mar. 12, 2026
In these "RCTs," participants are assigned at random to different groups.
From Science Daily • Feb. 25, 2026
An aide flashed the overhead lights on and off at random.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 24, 2026
You heard about a movie through word of mouth or from a critic in the paper, or you chose a film at random.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 16, 2025
He was talking at random, but Heqet pounced on the words.
From "The Golden Goblet" by Eloise Jarvis McGraw
