abruptly

Example Sentences

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Estrada's trial at the Senate gripped the nation and ended abruptly after his lawyers blocked evidence of his alleged secret bank accounts.

From BBC

U.S. equity futures were pointing toward another dismal open — and then things abruptly turned around.

From MarketWatch

U.S. equity futures were pointing toward another dismal open — and then things abruptly turned around.

From MarketWatch

But on Tuesday night, Africa’s ruling soccer authorities abruptly informed Senegal that it had been stripped of the title and handed the trophy to Morocco instead.

From The Wall Street Journal

Filming for Season 5 of “Mormon Wives,” which Paul executive produces, was also abruptly halted.

From Los Angeles Times