sudden onslaught

Frequency: 6.58.1 per million words

describes an attack that happens unexpectedly

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Examples (20)

  • She could not withstand such a sudden onslaught.
  • The sudden onslaught of winter storms caught many by surprise.
  • The city was unprepared for the sudden onslaught of enemy troops.
  • The army prepared for a sudden onslaught from the enemy.
  • We faced a sudden onslaught of criticism after the announcement.
  • We were unprepared for the sudden onslaught of questions from the press.
  • The doctor warned of a sudden onslaught of symptoms.
  • The sudden onslaught of mosquitoes made our camping trip miserable.
  • A sudden onslaught of rain caught everyone by surprise.
  • The company faced a sudden onslaught of negative reviews online.
  • The market experienced a sudden onslaught of selling pressure.
  • After a period of calm, there was a sudden onslaught of activity in the market.
  • Despite the sudden onslaught, the defenders held their ground.
  • The sudden onslaught of new technology disrupted the traditional industry.
  • The sudden onslaught of new technology has transformed the industry.
  • They weathered the sudden onslaught of criticism from their opponents.
  • He was overwhelmed by the sudden onslaught of emotions.
  • The sudden onslaught of disease threatened the entire population.
  • The company struggled to cope with the sudden onslaught of orders.
  • The sudden onslaught of paparazzi made it difficult for the celebrity to leave the hotel.