abrupt

Example Sentences

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With a great whinnying, the herd came to an abrupt stop, rearing and snorting.

From Literature

Also on the central bank’s radar: sharp corrections in global financial markets or an abrupt pullback in artificial-intelligence investment, which would weigh on growth and consequently lower inflation.

From The Wall Street Journal

His sudden death has brought those possibilities to an abrupt halt.

From BBC

An abrupt call at his retirement party from incoming Chief of Staff John Kelly changed those plans.

From BBC

The Mainichi said many people were frustrated over the abrupt election, as it slowed down legislative debates on a new government budget before the Japanese fiscal year ends in March.

From Barron's