abrupt

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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

Asian equity markets rebounded Tuesday, an abrupt U-turn from the prior day.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 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 yelling came to an abrupt stop, and all Ivy wanted was her mother.

From "Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World" by Ashley Herring Blake