abruptness
Example Sentences
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The abruptness of the reversal in Mizuhara’s account — that he stole from Ohtani — raised doubts about his new story at the time, some of which have lingered, the experts say.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 15, 2024
The abruptness of the change means that many people aren’t yet acclimated to warmer weather, and will be at increased risk of heat stroke and heat exhaustion.
From New York Times • Jun. 28, 2023
Because of the abruptness of this breakup, you might have been left blaming yourself.
From Washington Post • Feb. 28, 2023
This was in, this was out with whiplash-like abruptness.
From Salon • Jan. 8, 2023
The abruptness of her tears, the way they gushed out of her, startled Ugwu.
From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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