sudden change

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By comparing gene activity before and after the flies shed their wings, the researchers were able to see how the insects' visual systems respond to their sudden change in lifestyle.

From Science Daily • Jun. 2, 2026

In a release on Wednesday, the company said it wouldn’t “be able to utilize certain technologies and assets that were originally planned,” because of the sudden change in Honda’s plans.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

The outsize move in silver is “much more about positioning and volatility than some sudden change in the physical metal markets,” said Adam Koos, president and senior financial adviser at Libertas Wealth Management Group.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 5, 2026

The Indiana Hoosiers were facing fourth-and-4 on the biggest nights of their lives on Monday when head coach Curt Cignetti had a sudden change of heart.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 20, 2026

My father seemed a little surprised by the sudden change of topic.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss