abruptly
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A previous attempt at launch was abruptly scrubbed just as the booster began to ignite, in an automatic stoppage that occurred after some engines did not start.
From Barron's ● Jul. 25, 2026
At this point, the Sun's most severe space weather appears to end abruptly.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 21, 2026
The preliminary report published last July had said that just seconds after take-off, fuel-control switches abruptly moved to the "cut-off" position, starving the engines of fuel and triggering total power loss.
From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2026
A university lecture he was due to give was abruptly canceled, blamed on his “personal schedule.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
She turned abruptly and left, giving me a swift view of her face.
From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron
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