sudden

Example Sentences

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“All of a sudden you might find out that the assets you thought existed, the marital pot that you thought was of one value, might be substantially less.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 19, 2026

That narrow conductive path produces a sudden electrical response similar to a neuron firing.

From Science Daily • Apr. 18, 2026

She can’t expect a sudden polling Surge™ the more people get to know her, since everyone in the state already knows her well.

From Slate • Apr. 18, 2026

“A small mistake all of the sudden turns into a really severe incident or crash and there is potential for serious injury,” Gwisdalla said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

All of a sudden he stood up and handed the wood to me.

From "The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs" by Betty G. Birney