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Meanings of sudden in English

Portuguese
abrupto
Spanish
repentino

Happening without warning or in a short space of time.

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      Usage of sudden in English
      1
      The number 8 is particularly auspicious, symbolizing sudden prosperity and good fortune.
      The everything chinese cookbook: from wonton soup to sweet and s...
      2
      Mizuki was surprised by this sudden question, but gave it serious thought.
      Blind willow, sleeping woman
      3
      Apparently Avery had accepted Mrs. Osborne's sudden change of mind without question.
      Aground
      4
      The sudden change in him left Mitsuyo at a loss for words.
      Villain
      5
      Portia feels a sudden hope for the first time in many days.
      Children of Time
      6
      The new study doesn't prove that sleep apnea causes sudden hearing loss.
      Reuters
      7
      In fact, the reaction in the public spirits was sudden and universal.
      Memorials and Other Papers — Volume 2
      8
      Plans made earlier in the day may be subject to sudden changes.
      The South African
      9
      Which, of course, explained his sudden animosity toward Fischer's words, he recognized.
      Hell House
      10
      Your efforts to eclipse the Bank shall come to a sudden halt.
      A conspiracy of paper: a novel
      11
      Hope Against Hope is an extraordinary memoir written with sudden flashing brilliance.
      The Guardian
      12
      Countries hold oil reserves as a buffer against sudden drops in supply.
      Reuters
      13
      Case description: A 28-year-old man presented with sudden onset of severe headache.
      Pubmed
      14
      What are the impacts of sudden change, particularly in the urban environment?
      Radio NZ
      15
      The sudden change has driven some contagion-wary consumers to use e-commerce platforms.
      The South African
      16
      The video game retailer said Mauler's sudden departure was for personal reasons.
      Reuters
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      Spanish
      repentino
      Sudden through the time
      Sudden across language varieties
      United Kingdom
      Common
      Canada
      Common
      United States of America
      Common
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