sudden death
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“Empire of Ashes” opens with the sudden death of President Franklin D. Roosevelt and Harry Truman’s awkward ascent to the presidency.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026
Sen. Lindsey Graham’s sudden death on Saturday stirred up a mess of feelings.
From Salon ● Jul. 14, 2026
As news of Tree’s death circulated, numerous music stars paid tribute, including “Buy U a Drank” hitmaker T-Pain, who shared that he and Tree had connected before the singer’s sudden death.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 29, 2026
With the score 5-4 in Bayern's favour in sudden death, Kahn again guessed correctly to deny defender Mauricio Pellegrino and end Bayern's 25-year wait for the trophy.
From BBC ● May 28, 2026
“Not so far—happen three mile. He had been called away by the sudden death of his father: he was at Marsh End now, and would very likely stay there a fortnight longer.”
From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë
