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abruptly

[uh-bruhpt-lee] / əˈbrʌpt li /


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Thursday, however, saw breadth abruptly improve after the latest batch of earnings from the megacaps.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026

Defining where the Milky Way ends has always been challenging because its disk does not stop abruptly -- it gradually fades into space.

From Science Daily • Apr. 29, 2026

Is it ever a good sign when you abruptly fire your manager, and your manager is…delighted?

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

The future of the project, which has already seen the historic East Wing of the White House abruptly torn down, is being fought over in the courts.

From Barron's • Apr. 26, 2026

The one time he actually talked to them, he rushed off abruptly.

From "Caterpillar Summer" by Gillian McDunn




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