abrupt

Example Sentences

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His progress came to an abrupt end in 2023.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

North Korea's abrupt border closure in 2020 stranded many of them abroad for years, and Pyongyang later beefed up defences along the frontier to dissuade illegal crossings.

From Barron's • Mar. 29, 2026

But such debates came to an abrupt pause on Tuesday.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

“Bridgerton” Season 4 concluded with Francesca dealing with the sudden death of her husband, played by Victor Alli, as well as Michaela’s abrupt decision to leave London, despite her promise to stay.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

The abrupt change of direction and Melyngar’s heaving burst of speed threw Taran off balance.

From "The Book of Three" by Lloyd Alexander