abrupt

Example Sentences

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The morning after the abrupt shutdown, he said he had to turn away doctors and nurses who arrived unaware.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 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

Malcolm does an abrupt dramatic stop when he sees her.

From "Saints and Misfits" by S.K. Ali