It is followed by a sudden shift to a low tone.

The sudden shift also seemed to leave the police unions off balance last night.

After 1715 we see a sudden and dramatic shift in the leadership of both parties.

I frowned at the sudden shift in the weather and looked around.

Touch made a sudden shift, away from the range of light.

She had to do something to give herself time to adjust to this sudden shift.

He made a sudden shift in the direction of the window.

She shook her head, surprised at the sudden shift in subject.

The sudden shifts in prices seem to come out of the blue.

Then the root made a sudden shift in my hand.