sudden
Example Sentences
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Given their reputation for calm, Saturday's sudden attacks on US military bases caused widespread shock among the Gulf's diverse, expat-heavy populations.
From Barron's
"Our family is devastated by the sudden passing of our beloved husband, father and grandfather," Sedaka's family posted on his Facebook page, describing him as a "true rock and roll legend."
From Barron's
There also has been a sudden bid for bonds.
From MarketWatch
They predicted the wealthy and their companies would be driven out by lockdowns, governance failures, crime and the sudden possibility of remote work.
“Our family is devastated by the sudden passing of our beloved husband, father and grandfather, Neil Sedaka,” the songwriter’s family wrote in a statement to the Times.
From Los Angeles Times
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