abrupt
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“Wonder Man” star Yahya Abdul-Mateen II has addressed the recent discussions regarding Marvel’s track record on projects led by Black actors after the abrupt cancellation of his show.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2026
South Korea's annual military exercises with the US come to an abrupt end on Friday.
From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026
The abrupt curtailment had taken South Korea by surprise, the country’s foreign minister told lawmakers Wednesday.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 19, 2026
In retrospect, there were signs that the market was headed for an abrupt turn.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 10, 2026
She made a little abrupt gesture, as though she were waving the idea of danger aside as something completely unimportant.
From "Murder on the Orient Express" by Agatha Christie
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