pick at random

Frequency: 7.512.0 per million words

To choose without any specific plan or reason.

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Examples (10)

  • Names were picked at random out of a hat.
  • The winning ticket was picked at random by a child.
  • Students were picked at random to answer questions.
  • They decided to pick a number at random for the game.
  • A few samples were picked at random for quality control.
  • To ensure fairness, the jury members were picked at random.
  • We asked passers-by to pick an item at random from the box.
  • The software will pick a security question at random for you.
  • She closed her eyes and picked a book at random from the shelf.
  • Participants were picked at random for the study.