abruptly
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Los Angeles police officers were patrolling the park around 10: 20 p.m. on May 5 when they spotted Johnson abruptly conduct a U-turn in front of them, according to an affidavit filed with the complaint.
From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026
James Roscoe, the deputy to Britain's ambassador in Washington, has abruptly left his post.
From BBC • May 20, 2026
While Wall Street appears to be abruptly changing course, the current enthusiasm isn’t without precedent.
From Barron's • May 19, 2026
These maze domains can change abruptly as temperatures rise or fall, influencing how energy is lost in the material.
From Science Daily • May 18, 2026
One of our soldiers tries to grab a chunk of meat right out of a basket, but the Indian man holding it puts up his hand abruptly to stop him.
From "Blood on the River" by Elisa Carbone
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