suddenly

Example Sentences

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But the idea that TMZ has suddenly discovered a civic conscience strains credulity.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

“When oil spikes, every energy-importing economy on earth suddenly needs more dollars to pay for it. Europe, Turkey, Japan, India — they’re all scrambling for dollar liquidity at the same time,” Skoyles said.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 4, 2026

"And it would be a little surprising if, after 150 years, we suddenly discovered we were applying the Citizenship Clause all wrong."

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

There was a deep rumbling as a sheet of brilliant white flame suddenly erupted, momentarily engulfing the whole launch pad as the mightiest rocket Nasa has ever built rose into the sky.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

The night before the wedding, as Betsie and I lifted her into bed, Mama suddenly burst into tears.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom