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abruptness





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The abruptness of the reversal in Mizuhara’s account — that he stole from Ohtani — raised doubts about his new story at the time, some of which have lingered, the experts say.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 15, 2024

Because of the abruptness of this breakup, you might have been left blaming yourself.

From Washington Post Feb. 28, 2023

This was in, this was out with whiplash-like abruptness.

From Salon Jan. 8, 2023

A pickup in correlations between individual stocks also has added to the abruptness of the moves.

From Reuters Oct. 24, 2022

Then, with characteristic abruptness, he turned back and resumed filling in “o”s.

From "Franny and Zooey" by J. D. Salinger




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