abrupt
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The Dodgers are one loss from an abrupt ending to their season, and from a National League Championship Series sweep by the Milwaukee Brewers.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 15, 2026
It was an abrupt test for a leader succeeding Ann Philbin, who retired in 2024 after transforming the Hammer over a quarter-century through inventive exhibitions and high-profile expansion.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 12, 2026
“Add to that additional rate hikes by the Fed and Bank of England until the year-end, and the bull market in equities could come to an abrupt end sooner than many expect,” Klement said.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 5, 2026
Minutes before the news conference was brought to an abrupt halt, Hallgrimsson insisted he would not be drawn on either matter and would not "get involved in that as others will process that".
From BBC ● Oct. 3, 2026
With a great whinnying, the herd came to an abrupt stop, rearing and snorting.
From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell
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