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

“If this rule moves forward, I don’t expect rank-and-file participants to suddenly start day-trading private equity,” he says.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

This supports the notion that, as the market suddenly lurched higher, investors decided to give chase.

From MarketWatch • 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

I handed the oval back to her, suddenly shy as she packed up her supplies, the unfinished heart berry going in the bag last.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith