suddenness
Example Sentences
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The suddenness of the surprise election campaign meant it would be "difficult to withstand the rigours of an all-out election campaign, a campaign that I'd always wish to lead from the front," he added.
From BBC ● May 24, 2024
The suddenness and thoroughness of the change “lets us seriously question whether the meeting of populations was one of love and peace and admixture,” Willerslev says.
From Science Magazine ● Jan. 10, 2024
The Cuban restaurant El Cochinito and bar Bolita, sister businesses of Café Tropical, all closed with similar suddenness last week.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 4, 2023
“We’re talking about it and just kind of sharing the impact of the suddenness of a loss like that,” Carroll said.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 15, 2023
All at once, he seizes on the sculpture and the suddenness of the action makes my breath catch.
From "I'll Give You the Sun" by Jandy Nelson
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