abrupt change

Example Sentences

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The deal, which has not yet closed, represented an abrupt change of course for TMTG.

From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026

This marks an abrupt change after the UK's warmest early-April day in 80 years on Wednesday, when temperatures peaked at 26.6C in London.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

The reason for the abrupt change wasn’t specified.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 4, 2026

It isn’t so much the earnings, but excitement about the airline’s guidance for 2026 that is behind the analysts’ abrupt change of heart.

From Barron's • Jan. 9, 2026

The abrupt change of subject made the old lady raise her eyebrows.

From "Murder on the Orient Express" by Agatha Christie