abrupt change

Example Sentences

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The deal, which has not yet closed, represented an abrupt change of course for TMTG.

From MarketWatch • May 18, 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

For the elder of the two musicians, it marked an abrupt change of plans.

From BBC • Jan. 5, 2026

I don’t know if I reacted to the abrupt change of tone or not, but she immediately followed with, “I’m sorry, it’s been a very long night and I could use a cup of coffee.”

From "The Darkest Minds" by Alexandra Bracken