abrupt

Example Sentences

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The truck slid sideways for twenty feet, then came to an abrupt stop against something hard.

From Literature

These abrupt changes caused chaos among nongovernmental organizations worldwide — including organizations that help women in Africa access family-planning information and resources.

From Salon

The incident brought an abrupt end to what had already been a remarkable and risky comeback effort.

From Salon

There was nervousness in the arena, but nobody predicted such an abrupt ending.

From BBC

I came to an abrupt halt, and Mami dived underneath to bear me up.

From Literature