Oct 14

Suddenly

Oct 14, 2008
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Why do people feel the need to use the phrases “all of the sudden” or “all of a sudden” when “suddenly” conveys the same thought much more smoothly?

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Kosmo is the founder of The Soap Boxers and writes on a variety of topics. He is also the author of two books. Mountains, Meadows, and Chasms is an anthology of short stories and Sell Yourself Short is a guide for novice short story writers. Both titles are available for the Kindle.

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