abrupt
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“It’s kind of amazing that stocks are not down more considering the abrupt turnaround in the Middle East combined with the chip-stock losses,” said Gina Martin Adams, chief market strategist at HB Wealth.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 17, 2026
"The fall for the German automakers has been really abrupt."
From Barron's ● Jul. 9, 2026
“This could leave the sector more vulnerable if AI under delivers, possibly bringing the current investment boom to an abrupt end.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 28, 2026
Lionel Richie brought the first stop on his summer tour with Earth, Wind & Fire to an abrupt stop Wednesday evening, citing his health.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 25, 2026
We laughed, knowing exactly who was to blame for the caretakers’ abrupt departures.
From "The Old Willis Place" by Mary Downing Hahn
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