abrupt
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“Investor optimism continues to support elevated valuations despite rising geopolitical tensions and a weakening economic outlook. The wider this gap becomes, the greater the risk of an abrupt market correction.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026
Unlike modern pumas, however, these populations did not show evidence of severe inbreeding or abrupt population bottlenecks.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 8, 2026
As their fame grew, so did the brothers' animosity, until the party came to an abrupt halt backstage at a gig in Paris in 2009.
From BBC ● Sep. 7, 2026
The only good thing about the abrupt DeShaun Foster hiring in the wake of Kelly’s departure was how abruptly he was fired.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 1, 2026
Omakayas called back, and Old Tallow’s hand went up in an abrupt wave, though she didn’t turn to look or certainly to smile.
From "The Birchbark House" by Louise Erdrich
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