all of a sudden

Example Sentences

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And later "why am I sweating so much all of a sudden".

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

Then all of a sudden, we were brilliant.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

"We shouldn't expect Hungary to become super pro-Ukraine membership all of a sudden," said a second senior EU diplomat.

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

“It sucks when Sunday morning chocolate chip pancakes for the kiddos all of a sudden ends up in the ‘discretionary spending’ category of the budget.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

She deflated all of a sudden, like a popped balloon.

From "Maybe He Just Likes You" by Barbara Dee