sudden

Example Sentences

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As the stolen material builds up, it can ignite in a runaway nuclear reaction, triggering a sudden brightening in the sky.

From Science Daily

For years, Hollywood executives have treated China as a tantalizing but unreliable prize: a massive audience that could supercharge a blockbuster’s global haul, yet one governed by opaque rules, shifting tastes and sudden political constraints.

From MarketWatch

The game ended with a sudden outburst from Carlsen, who struck the table with his fist before offering Gukesh a swift handshake and leaving the playing area.

From BBC

“When they began with the drone attacks, it was a fairly severe impact—the sudden appearance of a capability that, quite frankly, wasn’t on our radar,” said Maj.

From The Wall Street Journal

His sudden departure comes after the firm issued a trading update on 10 December where it cut its forecasts for revenue and earnings, sending its shares down 20%.

From BBC