suddenly
Britishadverb
Example Sentences
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And that lack of a smartphone, when taking part in the competition, meant a lot of confusion for friends back home in Maghera, County Londonderry who suddenly were receiving no replies to their texts.
From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026
"And it would be a little surprising if, after 150 years, we suddenly discovered we were applying the Citizenship Clause all wrong."
From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026
Several Iranian families in Dubai say they have relatives who have lived in the U.A.E. for decades whose visas were suddenly revoked, sometimes while they were traveling, leaving them unable to return.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026
What’s more, the tone in the roughly $30 trillion Treasury market suggests investors suddenly have become more focused on growth concerns than fears of inflation from higher oil prices.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026
My forearm brushes his, and I exhale, suddenly feeling more philosophical.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
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