sudden

Example Sentences

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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

Omani officials have been shocked by the sudden U.S. hostility and are working to figure out how to respond to it, Arab officials said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

Becerra, when assessing his sudden rise, believes voters wanted experience, not “glitz and sizzle.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

This trend has been more pronounced in countries where fuel price increases driven by the war have been sudden and significant, combined with limited government support, such as in France.

From Barron's • May 31, 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