sudden
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While her sudden death at the age of 36 is nothing but tragic, I question the DEA’s involvement as a good use of federal resources.
From Salon ● Aug. 22, 2026
"All of a sudden, all three of them wanted to put some toys and stuff in a box and send it out," he said.
From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026
Work on the ballroom 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. 21, 2026
Another reason for the sudden decision to up sticks and jump across the pond could be commercial.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 20, 2026
I don’t know where my sudden urge for information came from, but Dad did just call me amazing.
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
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