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sudden

[suhd-n] / ˈsʌd n /


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On top of monthly dues, some communities might also require homeowners to pay special assessments to cover sudden repairs for the building or funding shortfalls.

From MarketWatch Aug. 15, 2026

Carl Wilson reviews “Lost Weekend” and the ways it confronts grief, new love, and sudden fame.

From Slate Aug. 14, 2026

Work on the project began last year with the sudden demolition of the East Wing, which used to house the offices of the first lady.

From Barron's Aug. 14, 2026

That's when cold water can cause a sudden heart attack by increasing your heart rate, or making you gasp for breath and inhaling water directly into the lungs, leading to drowning.

From BBC Aug. 13, 2026

As he headed off, I had a sudden thought.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo




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