abruptly
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Meanwhile, on May 2, Spirit Airlines abruptly shut down all its operations, citing financial losses and the high cost of fuel.
From Salon • May 7, 2026
President Trump abruptly paused Project Freedom in the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday night, citing progress in nuclear talks.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026
But hours after posting on Truth Social on Tuesday evening that he was suspending Project Freedom to see whether "the Agreement can be finalized and signed", Trump abruptly changed tone.
From BBC • May 6, 2026
If the object has no atmosphere, the star's light should disappear abruptly as it is blocked.
From Science Daily • May 5, 2026
As Mrs. Lloyd pulled the bag of candy off the scale, the jangly bell rang over the shop door and stopped abruptly as the door slammed against the inside wall.
From "The Line Tender" by Kate Allen
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