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.