sudden

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The UK National Screening Committee is currently reviewing whether all over-14s should be screened for conditions associated with sudden cardiac death.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

Powell’s swearing in coincided with a 4.10% drop on Feb. 5, 2018 came during the so-called “Volmageddon,” a sudden implosion in volatility-linked investments.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

Triggered by earthquakes, underwater landslides or volcanic eruptions, they spread rapidly over long distances before releasing their energy near the coast in the form of sudden submersion and extremely powerful currents.

From Science Daily • May 21, 2026

But they’re scratching their heads over its sudden ubiquity—and racing to keep up with new twists to the game.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

With the sudden release of pressure as thousands of tons of rock fell away, groundwater flashed to steam and exploded out of the mountain.

From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone