abrupt

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At a time when border states are firing at one another, North Korea’s abrupt friendliness—as fleeting as it may be—has lowered the temperature between two countries still technically at war.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

Which makes his abrupt departure, facing claims over his conduct, yet another BBC crisis - the last for the current director general Tim Davie, who leaves the corporation later this week.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

North Korea's abrupt border closure in 2020 stranded many of them abroad for years, and Pyongyang later beefed up defences along the frontier to dissuade illegal crossings.

From Barron's • Mar. 29, 2026

But such debates came to an abrupt pause on Tuesday.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

Ekon had thought that was where they were headed—most of his childhood lessons had been there—but a hint of mischief touched Brother Ugo’s eyes as he made an abrupt turn to the right instead.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray