abrupt
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Last week’s abrupt departure of the United Arab Emirates from the organization after six decades is just the latest crack in OPEC’s front.
From Barron's • May 7, 2026
While no official reason was given for the abrupt retirement, anonymous sources told The New York Times that Holsey had not been conducting boat strikes “aggressively” enough.
From Salon • May 1, 2026
The United Arab Emirates’ abrupt decision on Tuesday to leave the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries comes as the world faces a historic disruption to oil production and transport out of the Middle East.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 28, 2026
The playwright was fascinated by Broadway star Laurette Taylor and her abrupt manner with house guests, and based Hay Fever on her family.
From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026
Rebuffed by the girls, Lloyd returned to his companions, stopping in front of Sasha’s sleeping form to shout an abrupt, parrotlike “Hey!”
From "The 57 Bus" by Dashka Slater
Vocabulary lists containing abrupt
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