abruptly

Example Sentences

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A statement issued by Universities UK on behalf of the institutions caught up in the row said they were "extremely concerned" that thousands of maintenance loan payments to students had been "abruptly blocked".

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

A tech selloff isn’t unusual when the market abruptly shifts into risk off mode, said John Belton, portfolio manager at Gabelli Funds.

From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026

After World War II, as the VA mission shifted from housing to medical care, the on-campus population declined until the last few dozen residents were abruptly removed after the Sylmar earthquake.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Soon after the American Civil Liberties Union lawyer Celia Wang began her argument, Trump abruptly rose and left.

From Salon • Apr. 1, 2026

But as they grew closer, the waves abruptly dropped, and Christopher could have steered the boat easily.

From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell