: unexpected death that is instantaneous or occurs within minutes from any cause other than violence
sudden death following coronary occlusion
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: extra play to break a tie in a sports contest in which the first to score or gain the lead wins
Example Sentences
We won 27–24 in sudden death. a serious heart condition that can result in sudden death
Recent Examples on the WebOnce follows Marjan, an Iranian American girl working to keep her father’s veterinary practice alive after his sudden death. Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 Aug. 2022 The cause of his sudden death is unknown at this stage while medical examinations continue. Brianne Tracy, Peoplemag, 16 Aug. 2022 Her sudden death has left the whole community in shock and disbelief. Elaine Aradillas, PEOPLE.com, 22 July 2022 He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility 2006, less than two years after his sudden death at age 43. Creg Stephenson | Cstephenson@al.com, al, 15 July 2022 Kim Jung-ju, founder of Nexon, which pioneered the free-to-play model where users play games for free but pay for virtual items and accessories, was the wealthiest South Korean gaming entrepreneur until his sudden death in February at the age of 54. John Kang, Forbes, 11 July 2022 Authorities in Tennessee have opened a death investigation into the sudden death of Hannah Price, the 25-year-old stepdaughter of musician Chris Daughtry. Steve Helling, PEOPLE.com, 15 Nov. 2021 The top two teams in the standings from each group then advance to the Final Four and play in sudden death matches for the first-ever EASL championship in March 2023. Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 July 2022 Since the mauling happened on a military installation, the U.S. Army’s Criminal Investigation Division is the principal entity handling the investigation, which is standard protocol for sudden death investigations on JBER. Zachariah Hughes, Anchorage Daily News, 12 May 2022 See More