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Recent Examples of sudden death
But there was no capsizing, no sudden death.
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Catherine Lacey, New Yorker, 5 Oct. 2025
Mthethwa was expected to respond to the allegations before his sudden death.
—Nimi Princewill, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2025
Make overtime periods 15 minutes long and, if the score is still tied after the first two possessions, go to sudden death.
—The Athletic Nfl Staff, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
Before that, Abbie is being ruthlessly scrutinized and controlled by her parents, while Leila’s mother has mostly checked out after her elder daughter’s sudden death.
—Proma Khosla, IndieWire, 26 Sep. 2025
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Catherine Lacey, New Yorker, 5 Oct. 2025
Mthethwa was expected to respond to the allegations before his sudden death.
—Nimi Princewill, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2025
Make overtime periods 15 minutes long and, if the score is still tied after the first two possessions, go to sudden death.
—The Athletic Nfl Staff, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
Before that, Abbie is being ruthlessly scrutinized and controlled by her parents, while Leila’s mother has mostly checked out after her elder daughter’s sudden death.
—Proma Khosla, IndieWire, 26 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sudden death
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Two polls released over the weekend suggest their races could be tightening—with one poll showing Sherrill and Ciattarelli locked in a dead heat.—
Andrew Stanton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
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At the time, the match was in a dead heat with the third set tied 5-5 after Sabalenka lost three straight games to Pegula.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
13 Oct. 2025
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Wagoner, who previously served on the City Council and in the Idaho Legislature, first took office as mayor in 2022 after winning by a landslide in a runoff election.—
Angela Palermo,
Idaho Statesman,
15 Oct. 2025
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Streams continue to rise due to excess runoff from earlier rainfall.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Oct. 2025
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Chooka Waterproof Chelsea Rain Boots The popular rain boots are made from high-quality rubber and have an airtight seal that keeps out drafts and moisture.—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
18 Oct. 2025
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Just remember to clean the rubber pads regularly to extend its lifespan.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
18 Oct. 2025
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Gauff is defending champion, while Pegula had to withdraw from last year’s round-robin after two matches due to injury.—
James Hansen,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
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The victory gave Navy (5-0) a leg up in holding on to the Commander-in-Chief's trophy, awarded to the winner of the round-robin between the Navy, Air Force and Army service academies.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
5 Oct. 2025
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The French star opened his Milan account with an acrobatic volley against Lecce in the Coppa Italia last month, but is yet to score — or even start — in the league following his permanent move from the Club World Cup winners in August.—
Jack Bantock,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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Though the two actors have a kind of slacker ease in the nonsensical volleys, this lower temperature approach too often misses the work’s humor, horror and emotional resonance.—
Frank Rizzo,
Variety,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Sudden death.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sudden%20death. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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