abruptly
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Meanwhile, in Hampshire, walkers expressed frustration the path stops abruptly at Southampton Water, where the Hythe Ferry has been out of service for 18 months.
From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026
But then disaster strikes, abruptly ending that run of good fortune.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 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
As their footsteps retreated, I sagged backward against the cool stone in relief, only to stand back up abruptly as something dug into my back.
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
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