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abrupt

[uh-bruhpt] / əˈbrʌpt /




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The latest Pride-related dust-up follows the abrupt cancellation of the Long Beach Pride Festival in May.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

Before Albert Manifold’s abrupt dismissal, tensions rose over everything from secret deal talks to Wimbledon tickets.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

By combining thousands of observations with decades of ecological research, the scientists developed a new framework that helps explain both the gradual and abrupt responses observed around the world.

From Science Daily • Jun. 2, 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

The reporters looked at one another, incredulous at the abrupt termination.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady




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