suddenness

Example Sentences

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“But the level of flooding and the suddenness and catastrophic impacts of it could very well be replicated in California,” Swain said during a media briefing.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 7, 2025

The suddenness of the surprise election campaign meant it would be "difficult to withstand the rigours of an all-out election campaign, a campaign that I'd always wish to lead from the front," he added.

From BBC • May 24, 2024

The suddenness and thoroughness of the change “lets us seriously question whether the meeting of populations was one of love and peace and admixture,” Willerslev says.

From Science Magazine • Jan. 10, 2024

Analysis: “The suddenness and opacity surrounding Qin’s dismissal demonstrates the volatility that has now become a feature of China’s political system,” said Jude Blanchette of the Center for Strategic and International Studies in Washington.

From New York Times • Jul. 25, 2023

The cattle came upon me with like suddenness, staring out of their eyes, and steaming out of their nostrils, “Halloa, young thief!”

From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens