sudden

Example Sentences

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Ponder also the sudden ubiquity of advertisements for personal-injury law firms that promise to get their clients ample reward for damages.

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

"We're absolutely heartbroken to announce that Finnian passed away after a sudden decline in his condition," the statement continued.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

A sudden reopening would likely see fertilizer prices fall, but “for many North American countries, it is too little, too late now for spring,” said Linville.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026

All of a sudden I became aware of shouting in the dispatch room where Mae and I sat.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse