abruptly

Example Sentences

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Seven months after abruptly dropping out of the 1988 presidential race, Hart jumped back into the contest.

From Los Angeles Times

However, she "had to abruptly halt her performance due to unavoidable circumstances" on Friday "even though she was in the middle of performing", her management posted on her official website on Saturday.

From Barron's

Adolescence - That changes abruptly from the age of nine when the connections in the brain go through a period of ruthless efficiency.

From BBC

This was his first performance since he had to abruptly cancel his world tour last year.

From Los Angeles Times

It comes a week after US investment group RedBird Capital Partners abruptly abandoned its takeover, reigniting uncertainty over the paper's future and extending a protracted sale marked by government intervenion.

From Barron's