sudden spurt

Frequency: 7.010.5 per million words

Refers to a quick and unexpected burst of activity, speed, or growth.

spurtADJECTIVE + spurt

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sudden

Examples (10)

  • The athlete unleashed a sudden spurt of speed, pulling ahead of the pack.
  • Economists were surprised by the sudden spurt in consumer spending last month.
  • Children often experience a sudden spurt of growth during their teenage years.
  • Just when we thought the project was stalled, there was a sudden spurt of creativity from the team.
  • The small business saw a sudden spurt in online orders after the holiday advertisement.
  • He needed a sudden spurt of motivation to overcome his procrastination.
  • The car made a sudden spurt forward, narrowly avoiding the obstacle.
  • We are hoping for a sudden spurt of warm weather to melt the snow.
  • Despite his exhaustion, the marathon runner found a sudden spurt of energy for the final mile.
  • A sudden spurt of investment could revitalize the struggling industry.