abrupt
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Abrupt, unwelcome occurrences scar our autonomy and cripple our illusion of independence; the question of what went wrong falls on our shoulders, another loop to languish inside.
From Salon • May 30, 2026
Abrupt stops may even result in hydroplaning, which will cause you to lose control of your car.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 18, 2023
Abrupt layoffs and unpaid bills have also led to bad press and lawsuits.
From BBC • Jul. 24, 2023
Abrupt policy shifts tend to cause recessions, throwing workers out of jobs.
From Seattle Times • Jun. 3, 2021
Abrupt changes of key can seem unpleasant and jarring.
From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones
Vocabulary lists containing abrupt
Make a Break for It: Rupt
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