sudden flurry

Frequency: 7.26.1 per million words

an unexpected burst of activity or emotion

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Examples (10)

  • There was a sudden flurry of interest in the book after the author's interview.
  • The announcement triggered a sudden flurry of trading on the stock market.
  • A sudden flurry of panic spread through the crowd when the alarm sounded.
  • After the news broke, her inbox was hit with a sudden flurry of emails.
  • The birds took off in a sudden flurry of wings and feathers.
  • Just before the deadline, there was a sudden flurry of activity in the office.
  • The senator's resignation caused a sudden flurry of speculation in the media.
  • He experienced a sudden flurry of jealousy when he saw them together.
  • A poorly timed product launch could create a sudden flurry of customer complaints.
  • The quiet afternoon was interrupted by a sudden flurry of phone calls.