abrupt
Example Sentences
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Before Albert Manifold’s abrupt dismissal, tensions rose over everything from secret deal talks to Wimbledon tickets.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026
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
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
I could tell by her abrupt manner, and the way she tapped her lorgnette against her teeth, that she was questing possibilities.
From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier
Vocabulary lists containing abrupt
Make a Break for It: Rupt
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