sudden

Example Sentences

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The sudden collapse of subprime auto lender Tricolor and parts supplier First Brands Group last fall has also exposed weaknesses in credit underwriting.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

Still, you probably don’t need to worry as much about a sudden collapse of momentum of a large-cap as a small-cap.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

But Guthrie, alongside co-host Hoda Kotb, who was promoted after Lauer’s firing, remained a calm stabilizing force for the program which did not lose any audience after the sudden transition.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

Traffic Scotland urged drivers to be prepared for sudden gusts and vehicles veering off course.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

It was hours before the train gave a sudden lurch and began to move.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom