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Recent Examples of sudden death
The sudden death of their fatherwas a shock.
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Marcy Thompson, Scientific American, 16 Apr. 2026
One area of research involves collaboration with UConn’s Korey Stringer Institute, which focuses on using its research on the causes — and prevention — of sudden death from heat.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 14 Apr. 2026
Bambaataa's sudden death was met with an outpouring of condolences from friends, family and fans across the world, who paid tribute to his impact on hip-hop.
—Arkansas Online, 11 Apr. 2026
Personal ambition and politics — when they’re related, that’s a sudden, sudden death.
—Rustin Dodd, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
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Marcy Thompson, Scientific American, 16 Apr. 2026
One area of research involves collaboration with UConn’s Korey Stringer Institute, which focuses on using its research on the causes — and prevention — of sudden death from heat.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 14 Apr. 2026
Bambaataa's sudden death was met with an outpouring of condolences from friends, family and fans across the world, who paid tribute to his impact on hip-hop.
—Arkansas Online, 11 Apr. 2026
Personal ambition and politics — when they’re related, that’s a sudden, sudden death.
—Rustin Dodd, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sudden death
Noun
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The most expensive Republican primary for governor in Georgia history is still a dead heat despite a staggering avalanche of ad spending and one of the ugliest intraparty fights in recent memory.—
Greg Bluestein,
AJC.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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Even if Florida enacts a GOP-friendlier map in a special legislative session set for April 28, the worst possible outcome from the redistricting fight now looks like a national dead heat.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Colombian presidential candidate Iván Cepeda consolidated his lead in the most recent poll and would defeat both conservative rivals in a runoff scenario, five weeks ahead of the vote.—
Oscar Medina,
Bloomberg,
27 Apr. 2026
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If Raffensperger and Carr make a big enough dent in the general primary, the runoff would be scheduled for June 16.—
Molly Parks,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Crumb rubber cushioning used under artificial grass may leach hazardous chemicals.—
Lee Wallender,
The Spruce,
30 Apr. 2026
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In the top of the 8th inning of the rubber match of a three-game series between the Amazin’s and division-rival Nationals, Carlos Mendoza’s club actually held a one-run lead.—
James O'Connell,
New York Daily News,
30 Apr. 2026
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Alexandra Chrisman also scored for Lemont (9-1), which won its ninth straight game and finished 3-0 in the round-robin tournament.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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Enjoy round-robin play, beginner clinics, social matches, drawings, a silent auction, and great food and drinks.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Apr. 2026
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Esmee Brugts easily cut inside Giulia Gwinn to deliver the cross for Pajor to score with a volley.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
25 Apr. 2026
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Then, two minutes later, just after coming off the bench, 39-year-old Suarez doubled the lead with a decisive, powerful volley to the same corner.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Sudden death.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sudden%20death. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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