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abruptly

[uh-bruhpt-lee] / əˈbrʌpt li /


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While Wall Street appears to be abruptly changing course, the current enthusiasm isn’t without precedent.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

The Pentagon abruptly canceled the deployment of an armored brigade to Europe, a major step toward shrinking the U.S. military posture in Europe that caught some military officials by surprise.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

Emma Webber - mother of Barnaby Webber - loudly scoffed as Moloney ended questioning abruptly.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

Unfortunately, only five years into what was supposed to be an eight-year study, the investigators in 2002 abruptly halted the arm that included women taking estrogen and progestin.

From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026

My voice broke abruptly, as though I was thirteen again.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros




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