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abrupt

[uh-bruhpt] / əˈbrʌpt /




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Scientists say understanding these abrupt transitions is essential for improving future projections of Antarctic ice loss and global sea level rise.

From Science Daily • May 29, 2026

His abrupt removal risks making governance a problem again; BP shares have fallen more than 6% since the announcement.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

Fans of Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh are reacting with shock after a major film workers' union asked its members not to work with him over his alleged abrupt exit from the upcoming movie Don 3.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

Manifold’s abrupt departure is a blow for BP, a storied yet often troubled energy producer that is aiming to reinvigorate its fossil-fuel business after an ill-timed turn toward renewable energy.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

Rebuffed by the girls, Lloyd returned to his companions, stopping in front of Sasha’s sleeping form to shout an abrupt, parrotlike “Hey!”

From "The 57 Bus" by Dashka Slater




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