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abrupt

[uh-bruhpt] / əˈbrʌpt /




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Its abrupt closure by the powerful armed faction controlling the area coincided with the start of the AI boom, causing a price spike and a global scramble for the metal.

From Barron's Sep. 10, 2026

Unlike modern pumas, however, these populations did not show evidence of severe inbreeding or abrupt population bottlenecks.

From Science Daily Sep. 8, 2026

As their fame grew, so did the brothers' animosity, until the party came to an abrupt halt backstage at a gig in Paris in 2009.

From BBC Sep. 7, 2026

The only good thing about the abrupt DeShaun Foster hiring in the wake of Kelly’s departure was how abruptly he was fired.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 1, 2026

Kendra found herself worrying that the floor would give way and Hugo would take an abrupt shortcut to the basement.

From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull




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