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abrupt

[uh-bruhpt] / əˈbrʌpt /




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However, the era of low borrowing costs has come to an abrupt halt under a more aggressive Fed.

From Barron's

BP on Thursday made an abrupt shift in leadership, as CEO Murray Auchinloss is stepping down immediately after less than two years on the job.

From MarketWatch

The Bella 1, a vessel sailing to Venezuela from Iran, made an abrupt U-turn on Monday.

From The Wall Street Journal

Smith says it is to spend more time with family, though her announcement was abrupt, and she’s been heading MPD only since July 2023.

From The Wall Street Journal

An abrupt jump in electricity flowing on one transmission line can cause surges and problems miles away.

From Los Angeles Times