sudden

Example Sentences

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Triggered by earthquakes, underwater landslides or volcanic eruptions, they spread rapidly over long distances before releasing their energy near the coast in the form of sudden submersion and extremely powerful currents.

From Science Daily • May 21, 2026

But they’re scratching their heads over its sudden ubiquity—and racing to keep up with new twists to the game.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

“Our companies have pricing power but have never used it because it was seen as un-Japanese to raise prices. Now, all of a sudden, it is acceptable,” says Heck.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

“And all of the sudden it starts happening on massive levels. So it’s great, it’s wonderful. I’m honored that they pick my music.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

Yet even then I could see there was something very unusual, very spirited about her—the steely look in her eye, the sudden smile that lit up her whole face.

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo