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Example sentences for: abrupt

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These abrupt and far-reaching changes on an island proud of its traditional ways brought strain and conflict.
Wall Street rejoiced at Brazil's perceived courage--the real decision being an abrupt about-face by Brazil's central bank--and the Dow jumped 219 points.
Celebrity-trial pundits reacted with dismay to the abrupt end of the trial they had regarded as their next meal ticket.
But he was abrupt with her--not rude, just abrupt.
This might be related to the abrupt changes that occur with manual turning, and pain associated with manual hand clapping on the chest wall.