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abrupt

[uh-bruhpt] / əˈbrʌpt /




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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A major Indian film workers' union has withdrawn its appeal asking members not to work with Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh after his alleged abrupt exit from an upcoming film.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

Manifold’s abrupt departure adds to the leadership turmoil that has hamstrung BP in recent years.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

His abrupt removal risks making governance a problem again; BP shares have fallen more than 6% since the announcement.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

On the night of June 13, just after nine o’clock, another abrupt storm had struck the fairgrounds, and this one also seemed to single out the Manufactures and Liberal Arts Building.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson




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