abruptly
Example Sentences
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Will shouts so abruptly that Bubbe gives a shudder and stares at him.
From Literature
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The rally ended abruptly Wednesday following a report that Iran has reached out to the U.S. about ending the conflict.
From Barron's
About two hours later, the chat abruptly stops.
Ari Agalopol, a decorated pianist and piano teacher, saw her performances and classes abruptly come to a halt in 2012 after a car accident resulted in severe spinal and knee injuries.
From Los Angeles Times
The lesson wasn’t just about vaccines—it was about how policy risk, once priced in, can unwind abruptly.
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