sudden
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Powell’s swearing in coincided with a 4.10% drop on Feb. 5, 2018 came during the so-called “Volmageddon,” a sudden implosion in volatility-linked investments.
From Barron's • May 22, 2026
Tributes poured in following the announcement of Busch's sudden death.
From BBC • May 21, 2026
Triggered by earthquakes, underwater landslides or volcanic eruptions, they spread rapidly over long distances before releasing their energy near the coast in the form of sudden submersion and extremely powerful currents.
From Science Daily • May 21, 2026
But they’re scratching their heads over the little bean bags’ sudden ubiquity—and racing to keep up with new twists to the game.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026
All of a sudden, there was Jeb running along the side of the truck.
From "The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs" by Betty G. Birney
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