abrupt change
Example Sentences
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“It’s been comedy to watch,” McElligott said, in reference to the market’s latest abrupt change of heart.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 10, 2026
The reason for the abrupt change wasn’t specified.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 4, 2026
It isn’t so much the earnings, but excitement about the airline’s guidance for 2026 that is behind the analysts’ abrupt change of heart.
From Barron's ● Jan. 9, 2026
For the elder of the two musicians, it marked an abrupt change of plans.
From BBC ● Jan. 5, 2026
I don’t know if I reacted to the abrupt change of tone or not, but she immediately followed with, “I’m sorry, it’s been a very long night and I could use a cup of coffee.”
From "The Darkest Minds" by Alexandra Bracken
