abrupt

Example Sentences

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At a closed-door meeting in February, dealers demanded answers about Stellantis’s strategy with Carvana, and tension over the issue brought the meeting to an abrupt close, according to dealers who were present.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

It’s not unusual for players to be blindsided by abrupt roster moves, good or bad.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

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

But something that has people talking almost as much as the return of Miranda Priestly's abrupt one-liners is the film's female-led soundtrack.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

But then, just as Chess started pulling out his key, Natalie took an abrupt step back, almost falling off the front porch.

From "The Strangers" by Margaret Peterson Haddix