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Origin of independent assortment

First recorded in 1945–50

Words nearby independent assortment

Independence Day, Independence Hall, independence of path, independency, independent, independent assortment, independent audit, independent axiom, independent clause, independent contractor, independentista

How to use independent assortment in a sentence

The Independent, quoted the duo as saying “we have some offers but we cannot say anything at the moment.”
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The issue polls well among Democratic, Republican, and independent voters.
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For the last nine years, they have battled secular Baluch nationalists who would like to see an independent Baluchistan.
The Dangerous Drug-Funded Secret War Between Iran and Pakistan|Umar Farooq|December 29, 2014|DAILY BEAST
I am reminded of the story of Senator Bernie Sanders (Independent, VT) walking along the shores of Lake Champlain.
Santa Fails One More Time|P. J. O’Rourke|December 27, 2014|DAILY BEAST

This is a job for independent committees, like Bowles-Simpson, not a partisan slugfest.
Red Tape Is Strangling Good Samaritans|Philip K. Howard|December 27, 2014|DAILY BEAST
So far Murat had always held subordinate commands; his great ambition was to become the commander-in-chief of an independent army.
Napoleon's Marshals|R. P. Dunn-Pattison
In a strict sense, of course, no child's drawing is absolutely spontaneous and independent of external stimulus and guidance.
Children's Ways|James Sully
Many persons impede their execution by not keeping the thumb independent enough of the rest of the hand.
Music-Study in Germany|Amy Fay
While the majority pulled in one way there was an active minority that wished the Nana to set up an independent kingdom.
The Red Year|Louis Tracy
Divine Providence is about to place independence within our reach, in a manner most acceptable to a free and independent people.
The Philippine Islands|John Foreman