sudden

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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

For Doncaster couple Nathan and Fiona Robinson, the wait between their two-year-old son Alfie's sudden death and his post-mortem examination taking place was seven months.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

No one ever necessarily thought of him as a heartthrob and all of a sudden I’ve heard, I’ve seen some things on Threads or whatnot, and they’re like, “Oh girl, I didn’t know Steve Carell...”

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

The woman said the price of essentials has surged, with sudden and unpredictable increases making daily life increasingly precarious.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 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