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abrupt change



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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

An abrupt change in the forecast means Los Angeles County now faces a chance of thunderstorms, strong winds that could topple treesand heavy rain that could bring flash flooding and mudslides in recently burned areas.

From Los Angeles Times Nov. 17, 2025

I understand it may have been painful for her to remain in contact with us, but it was a very abrupt change.

From MarketWatch Oct. 20, 2025

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

From "Murder on the Orient Express" by Agatha Christie




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