sudden

Example Sentences

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For the ballroom to suffer a setback in federal court, then, is for the whole world to be in sudden danger.

From Slate • Apr. 4, 2026

“It sucks when Sunday morning chocolate chip pancakes for the kiddos all of a sudden ends up in the ‘discretionary spending’ category of the budget.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

Austin Reaves hobbled through the first quarter, grabbing at his left lower back at nearly every sudden movement.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

The announcement that the former presenter had been sacked by the BBC caused shock among listeners, and led to mounting pressure on the broadcaster to explain what led to his sudden departure.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

Though he was an expert at sudden changes of dirt, rock, snow, and ice, being on an active volcano was a new experience for him.

From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone