sudden
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"And all of a sudden, you have to rethink everything," she added.
From Barron's ● Oct. 25, 2026
The reason you’re a little queasy about being 90%-plus in equities all of a sudden is because your risk tolerance naturally tends to shift as you age.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 22, 2026
In the podcast, Applegate said that "all of a sudden, a few years ago", her doctor suggested ending her infusion treatment for MS to see how her body reacted.
From BBC ● Oct. 20, 2026
“All of a sudden you had an added soap opera narrative of leaving climbers behind to die; people putting Sherpa climbers in danger.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 20, 2026
She sent him a flash of angry purple to let him know she didn't appreciate that kind of sudden movement.
From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville
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