abrupt
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The latest Pride-related dust-up follows the abrupt cancellation of the Long Beach Pride Festival in May.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026
Scientists say understanding these abrupt transitions is essential for improving future projections of Antarctic ice loss and global sea level rise.
From Science Daily • May 29, 2026
Manifold’s abrupt departure adds to BP’s leadership turmoil, which has seen four CEOs and three chairmen since 2023.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026
His abrupt removal risks making governance a problem again; BP shares have fallen more than 6% since the announcement.
From Barron's • May 27, 2026
It is not an abrupt end; it is peace.
From "The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora" by Pablo Cartaya
Vocabulary lists containing abrupt
Make a Break for It: Rupt
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This Week in Words: July 31 - August 4, 2017
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