abrupt
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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 sprinters coached by Baptiste were unaware of the reason for his abrupt lack of contact since telling them he would be absent from training "for a while" in May.
From BBC ● Aug. 28, 2026
Eliza’s greeting was delivered in a short, abrupt voice, without a smile; and then she sat down again, fixed her eyes on the fire, and seemed to forget me.
From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë
Vocabulary lists containing abrupt
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