abrupt stop
Frequency: 7.011.1 per million words
Used to describe a sudden stop in movement or activity.
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Examples (20)
- The car came to an abrupt stop just inches from the pedestrian.
- She brought the car to an abrupt stop.
- He made an abrupt stop when he realized he was going the wrong way.
- The bus made an abrupt stop, causing passengers to lurch forward.
- The conversation came to an abrupt stop when his boss walked into the room.
- His speech came to an abrupt stop when the microphone failed.
- The funding cut brought the research project to an abrupt stop.
- We had to make an abrupt stop to avoid hitting the deer.
- If you press the emergency button, the machine will make an abrupt stop.
- The train's abrupt stop startled everyone on board.
- The train has come to an abrupt stop in the middle of the tunnel.
- After an abrupt stop, the car skidded slightly on the wet road.
- After an abrupt stop, the music suddenly started playing again.
- The conversation came to an abrupt stop when the sensitive topic was mentioned.
- The pandemic caused an abrupt stop to economic growth worldwide.
- Drivers must be prepared for an abrupt stop in heavy traffic.
- Coming to an abrupt stop on a wet road can be very dangerous.
- He pulled the bike to an abrupt stop right at the finish line.
- Why did the elevator make such an abrupt stop between floors?
- The referee's whistle brought the game to an abrupt stop.