abrupt
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Contemporary Examples of abruptly
NBC News boss Deborah Turness abruptly ousted the ‘Meet the Press’ host four months ago.
David Gregory's 'Meet the Press' Eviction Exposed in Washingtonian TakedownLloyd Grove
December 23, 2014
Because this food source could abruptly disappear at any time, cutworm moths cannot be counted on to replace pine nuts.
He then abruptly departed for reasons that the school declines to clarify.
But abruptly it intruded around corners when least expected after scenes of rural somnolence had lulled us.
[Laughs] Firth: Oh God… And with that, the interview was abruptly ended halfway into my allotted time by the publicist.
Emma Stone and Colin Firth on Woody Allen, Shrinkage, and Live-Texting ‘Bridget Jones’Marlow Stern
July 21, 2014
Historical Examples of abruptly
He was in the midst of a story, all life and animation, when the gruff words of the sentinel broke in so abruptly upon him.
The Frontier AngelEdward S. Ellis
Finally, when he saw that he had won interest and sympathy from Iden he abruptly launched his purpose.
The Day of the BeastZane Grey
The ground began slightly to slope, and then abruptly to rise.
Godfrey MorganJules Verne
The older lady sat a moment irresolute; then she restored her arm to the shoulder from which it had been so abruptly displaced.
SanctuaryEdith Wharton
"Books on etiquette is what you want to study," said John Hopkins, abruptly.
The Voice of the CityO. Henry