abruptly
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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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