abruptness

Example Sentences

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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

The sudden influx of AI stories "gummed up the process," said Elison, an alarming uptick that was notable not only for its abruptness but for the quality of the stories.

From Salon • Feb. 25, 2023

But the abruptness of the U-turn, coupled with a resurgence in Covid cases and underlying economic and geopolitical problems, won’t make things any easier for global companies operating in the country.

From New York Times • Dec. 9, 2022

I didn’t want Rufus having to face some creditor that I had angered with my twentieth-century brevity—which could come across as nineteenth-century abruptness, even discourtesy.

From "Kindred" by Octavia Butler