How to make python choose randomly between multiple strings? [duplicate]

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How to make python choose randomly between multiple strings?

Dair · Accepted Answer · 2014-07-07 23:48:54Z

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Add them all to a list, import random, then call the choice method like so:

In [1]: import random
In [2]: hello = ['hi', 'hello', 'yo', 'bonjour', 'hola', 'salaam']
In [3]: random.choice(hello)
Out[3]: 'bonjour'

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answered Jul 7, 2014 at 23:42

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Undo · Accepted Answer · 2016-05-23 21:06:38Z

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random.choice() is your friend.

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answered Jul 7, 2014 at 23:41

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