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abrupt

[uh-bruhpt] / əˈbrʌpt /




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This past week, between talk of growth and potential returns, tech titans found themselves addressing the abrupt resignation of Anthropic researcher Jacob Coxon.

From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2026

Inspire Brands has named the head of its Dunkin’ division as interim chief executive, an abrupt leadership change that comes while the fast-food giant prepares for an initial public offering.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2026

Unlike modern pumas, however, these populations did not show evidence of severe inbreeding or abrupt population bottlenecks.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 8, 2026

The only good thing about the abrupt DeShaun Foster hiring in the wake of Kelly’s departure was how abruptly he was fired.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 1, 2026

The violin music came to an abrupt halt.

From "Made You Up" by Francesca Zappia




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