abrupt

Example Sentences

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Such abrupt rebounds are often characteristic of markets under stress.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

As one of the corporation's high profile names, his abrupt departure is a fresh blow for the BBC - the last for the current director general Tim Davie, who leaves the corporation later this week.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

“Bridgerton” Season 4 concluded with Francesca dealing with the sudden death of her husband, played by Victor Alli, as well as Michaela’s abrupt decision to leave London, despite her promise to stay.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

In a filing, the Justice Department accepted a court’s appointment of Robert Frazer as head of New Jersey’s U.S. attorney’s office, an abrupt reversal of its assertion that courts have no such power.

From Slate • Mar. 24, 2026

He knew it probably looked strange, abrupt, but he did his best thinking when he was in motion, counting something.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray