abruptly
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Saudi Arabia’s price cut also comes after the United Arab Emirates abruptly exited the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries at the end of April.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
US President Donald Trump abruptly walked out of an interview with NBC after being repeatedly challenged on several claims by the show's presenter Kristen Welker.
From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026
Following staff cuts at the agency, lawyers and accountants noticed an uptick in abruptly ended audits.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026
"While risk increases steadily as people age, it abruptly decreases after ages 80-85," said Fane.
From Science Daily • May 31, 2026
When the donkey did finally stop, it was so abruptly that my hermanitas lurched forward and caught themselves against the rails in order not to fall off.
From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall
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