abrupt
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Sometimes closed schools are absorbed by a bigger college, but abrupt shutdowns can leave behind land and buildings that aren’t easily repurposed, especially in remote areas.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026
The latest Pride-related dust-up follows the abrupt cancellation of the Long Beach Pride Festival in May.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026
A major Indian film workers' union has withdrawn its appeal asking members not to work with Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh after his alleged abrupt exit from an upcoming film.
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026
According to the study, this type of abrupt decline is common in regions that have experienced heavy nitrogen pollution for decades, including parts of Europe, eastern China, and the eastern United States.
From Science Daily • Jun. 2, 2026
Omakayas put the cup down, picked it up again at Tallow’s abrupt gesture.
From "The Birchbark House" by Louise Erdrich
Vocabulary lists containing abrupt
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