abrupt
Example Sentences
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However, the era of low borrowing costs has come to an abrupt halt under a more aggressive Fed.
From Barron's
BP on Thursday made an abrupt shift in leadership, as CEO Murray Auchinloss is stepping down immediately after less than two years on the job.
From MarketWatch
The Bella 1, a vessel sailing to Venezuela from Iran, made an abrupt U-turn on Monday.
Smith says it is to spend more time with family, though her announcement was abrupt, and she’s been heading MPD only since July 2023.
An abrupt jump in electricity flowing on one transmission line can cause surges and problems miles away.
From Los Angeles Times
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