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

In 2018, for example, then-Defense Secretary James Mattis stepped down after former President Trump ordered an abrupt withdrawal of all U.S. troops from Syria.

From Washington Times • Sep. 29, 2021

By the time Dr. Sloan met her, Ms. Diamond had already gone through an abrupt withdrawal from the hormones she says she had been taking: estrogen, progestin creams, testosterone blockers and anti-androgen medications.

From New York Times • Apr. 5, 2015

I need not say that this decision of yours—this abrupt withdrawal, of your cooperation—must make a profound difference in our relations.

From The Wrong Twin by Wilson, Harry Leon