sudden death
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A third-act twist or sudden death can change a viewer’s overall perception of a movie in an instant.
From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026
Tributes poured in following the announcement of Busch's sudden death.
From BBC • May 21, 2026
She presents her daughter’s sudden death in crisp, often tart prose that cannot mask the ache that lurks beneath the surface.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026
She says most people's idea of death comes from dramatic scenes in films or a sudden death.
From BBC • May 2, 2026
But he left us on our own to wonder why Kennedy was murdered—and on our own to try to find solace in his sudden death.
From "While the World Watched: A Birmingham Bombing Survivor Comes of Age during the Civil Rights Movement" by Carolyn Maull McKinstry
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