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abrupt

[uh-bruhpt] / əˈbrʌpt /




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The latest Pride-related dust-up follows the abrupt cancellation of the Long Beach Pride Festival in May.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

Ciena’s hot run came to an abrupt halt Thursday, even though the networking company reported solid earnings and revenue in its fiscal second quarter.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

According to the study, this type of abrupt decline is common in regions that have experienced heavy nitrogen pollution for decades, including parts of Europe, eastern China, and the eastern United States.

From Science Daily • Jun. 2, 2026

Fans of Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh are reacting with shock after a major film workers' union asked its members not to work with him over his alleged abrupt exit from the upcoming movie Don 3.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

The movement was so abrupt, Charles had no time to react.

From "Educated" by Tara Westover




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