sudden

Example Sentences

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They have “seized on gold’s price drop, because this sudden retreat gives buyers the chance to reset the clock back before January’s historic price spike,” said Adrian Ash, director of research at BullionVault.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 4, 2026

The sudden popularity of "Fruit Love Island" has spawned many fake TikTok accounts publishing copycat episodes, while some of the original clips appear to have been removed from the platform.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Jindel said the rise in fuel prices over the past month has led to particularly sudden and steep increases in fuel surcharges.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

"From thinking she hadn't won anything, all of a sudden she was £1,500 better off," he said.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

All of a sudden I could see the light that was Mama’s shining out of her eyes.

From "Ida B" by Katherine Hannigan