abruptly
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But this year the government abruptly changed tack, after sustained pressure from the US, China and other countries to act against the scams.
From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026
Shortly after that incident, he abruptly fled Iran.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026
Soon after the American Civil Liberties Union lawyer Celia Wang began her argument, Trump abruptly rose and left.
From Salon • Apr. 1, 2026
Barron’s Roundtable: No matter how much and how well we save, invest, and prepare, we’re often thrown off course when the rules of the game abruptly change.
From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026
Josie’s father had opened his mouth to protest again, but now he abruptly shut it.
From "The School for Whatnots" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
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