abrupt
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Four-time European gold medallist Adam Gemili and relay coach Martyn Rooney stepped in to provide extra assistance to the athletes affected by Baptiste's abrupt departure.
From BBC ● Aug. 19, 2026
That makes adulthood feel less like independence and more like an abrupt transition into a harsh world of trade-offs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
Josh Bycel said his father reveled in the challenge of cleaning up L.A. politics and was frustrated by his abrupt ouster.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 11, 2026
In retrospect, there were signs that the market was headed for an abrupt turn.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 10, 2026
Up ahead, the playground came to an abrupt end at a railing overlooking a steep drop, where a long stairway led to a lower level of the park.
From "Eleven" by Tom Rogers
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