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sudden

[suhd-n] / ˈsʌd n /


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Tourette's is characterised by sudden, involuntary and repetitive movements or sounds, known as tics, which often manifest as outbursts such as loud swearing.

From BBC

A sudden market drop would likely change the mood.

From The Wall Street Journal

"This find was so sudden and amazing, it was really emotional for our team," Sereno said.

From Science Daily

Markets can tolerate bad news, but they struggle with no news, sudden reversals and unclear rules.

From The Wall Street Journal

It can take months, if not years, to adjust supply chains, one reason some companies said they were wary of any sudden moves in response to the ruling.

From The Wall Street Journal