abruptly
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Many are anxious about the fate of their homes, while others have had their holidays abruptly cut short.
From Barron's ● Jul. 25, 2026
But he abruptly canceled the trip and announced that he would seek the warrants.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
At this point, the Sun's most severe space weather appears to end abruptly.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 21, 2026
The lead author of the study, Fangjingcheng Zhu, says the study shows the Atlantic circulation can be "abruptly altered during climate change".
From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2026
When AIG abruptly changed its mind, traders inside AIG FP assumed their decision might completely shut down the subprime mortgage market.
From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis
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