sudden
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During a large earthquake, sudden movement along the fault causes pressure inside the fluid-filled rock to drop rapidly.
From Science Daily • May 16, 2026
An abrupt removal of Castro, or his sudden death, could also spark an internal struggle for power.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026
If her rise appears sudden from the outside, Reble sees it simply as the result of persistence.
From BBC • May 15, 2026
And yet, not long ago, I felt the sudden impulse to tattoo her name on my arm.
From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026
But she was unfazed by his sudden scrutiny.
From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman
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