sudden

Example Sentences

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"And I noticed that all of a sudden everything went really quiet," he said.

From Science Daily • Apr. 18, 2026

She can’t expect a sudden polling Surge™ the more people get to know her, since everyone in the state already knows her well.

From Slate • Apr. 18, 2026

The Persian Gulf closure is a sudden energy shock.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

“A small mistake all of the sudden turns into a really severe incident or crash and there is potential for serious injury,” Gwisdalla said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

She sent him a flash of angry purple to let him know she didn't appreciate that kind of sudden movement.

From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville