sudden deaths

Definition of sudden deathsnext
plural of sudden death

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Noun
  • Think structured round-robins, rotating roles in meetings, or paired discussions before group sharing.
    Ruth Oh Reitmeier, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Candidates look to avoid runoffs Meanwhile, Talarico and Crockett are hoping to avoid a May 26 runoff by capturing at least 50% of the Democratic vote in the March 3 primary.
    Meg Kinnard, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • The consistent execution and variation in those volleys displayed just how technically gifted Van Persie was and deserve recognition.
    Jay Harris, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2026
  • The strategy that King decided on at the last minute was to hang back, lobbing softballs to create long volleys that would tire Riggs out.
    Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 28 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Marches or parades that require blocking traffic or street closures, large rallies requiring the use of sound amplifying devices or rallies over a certain size may require permits.
    John Tufts, IndyStar, 14 Feb. 2026
  • This week, authorities organized pro-government rallies with hundreds of thousands of people to mark the anniversary of the 1979 Islamic Revolution.
    CBS News, CBS News, 14 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Carson Jeffres, a senior researcher at UC Davis’ Center for Watershed Sciences, said Friday’s rapid drop in flows and resulting salmon deaths are unlikely to wipe out the Yuba’s runs, thanks to several recent wet years and a strong return of adult salmon.
    Chaewon Chung, Sacbee.com, 18 Feb. 2026
  • Northwood and Laguna Hills’ girls water polo teams both had their postseason runs halted in the CIF-SS semifinals Tuesday.
    Dan Albano, Oc Register, 18 Feb. 2026
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“Sudden deaths.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sudden%20deaths. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.

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