sudden change

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By comparing gene activity before and after the flies shed their wings, the researchers were able to see how the insects' visual systems respond to their sudden change in lifestyle.

From Science Daily • Jun. 2, 2026

In a release on Wednesday, the company said it wouldn’t “be able to utilize certain technologies and assets that were originally planned,” because of the sudden change in Honda’s plans.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

Instagram's Teen Account alerts are designed to tell parents if there is a sudden change in their child's behaviour and search habits on the platform.

From BBC • Feb. 26, 2026

The author chronicles the troubled youth and “vagrant years” of Tennyson, up until 1850, when the still clean-shaven poet experienced a sudden change of fortune.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 2026

With the entire surface covered by at least five centimeters of dust, there were no visual hints to the sudden change.

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir