abrupt withdrawal
Example Sentences
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As important as any new supply from Iran is the diminished threat of its abrupt withdrawal.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 3, 2026
An abrupt withdrawal of most foreign development support after the Taliban seized power on Aug. 15 from Afghanistan's Western-backed government has sent the economy into freefall.
From Reuters ● Nov. 23, 2021
He sought to reassure regional leaders concerned about the U.S.’ abrupt withdrawal from Afghanistan and its strategic shift to the Indo-Pacific region.
From Washington Times ● Nov. 22, 2021
This month, they were even more emphatic, voting almost unanimously to express their disapproval of his abrupt withdrawal of troops from Syria and Afghanistan.
From New York Times ● Feb. 9, 2019
The very next day came Massingberd Heath to our camp, professing himself injured by our abrupt withdrawal from his society, volunteering his companionship as before, and reiterating his vows and promises to Sinnamenta.
From Lost Sir Massingberd, v. 1/2 A Romance of Real Life by James Payn