abrupt change
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He went on to tell the jury there had been an "abrupt change of atmosphere" from what had been a "fun week" to an "abrupt change of tone".
From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2026
The reason for the abrupt change wasn’t specified.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 4, 2026
It isn’t so much the earnings, but excitement about the airline’s guidance for 2026 that is behind the analysts’ abrupt change of heart.
From Barron's ● Jan. 9, 2026
An abrupt change in the forecast means Los Angeles County now faces a chance of thunderstorms, strong winds that could topple treesand heavy rain that could bring flash flooding and mudslides in recently burned areas.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 17, 2025
An “epiphany,” in case you have yet to have one, is when someone encounters truths about life with which they were previously unfamiliar, thus sparking an abrupt change of perspective.
From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood
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