suddenly
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"If you are the property owner or you're someone who has permission from the owner to be there then suddenly it opens up this whole new world," Mesaglio said.
From Science Daily • May 18, 2026
Stripling believes he can win by concentrating on young athletes, the ones suddenly showered in six- or seven-figure payments from draft bonuses, college revenue sharing payments, and name, image and likeness deals.
From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026
Acosta was leading the race on lap 12 of 24 when his bike suddenly lost power on the straight and the Spaniard desperately tried to warn the riders behind him.
From BBC • May 17, 2026
"My mind was everywhere else but on the match. But suddenly I was leading 5-0 and I was like, 'oh wow, OK, I have a chance now,'" he said.
From Barron's • May 17, 2026
He took a step toward me, and his hands were suddenly on my arms.
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
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