sudden

Example Sentences

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A third-act twist or sudden death can change a viewer’s overall perception of a movie in an instant.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

From the Greek philosopher Archimedes shouting “eureka” in his bathtub to the German psychologist Karl Bühler defining the concept of an “Aha!” moment two centuries later, sudden jolts of realization can hit rather quickly.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

Much of this volatility is directly attributable to leveraged products that tend to distort and amplify sudden moves in the market.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

Small businesses are often more sensitive than larger firms to sudden price fluctuations, higher interest rates and broader economic uncertainty.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

“But the car’s an automatic—and there’s nothing I could hit, round here, except the trees. And the trees aren’t going to make any sudden movements. Please?”

From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell