abrupt switch
Frequency: 6.05.9 per million words
Used to describe a sudden change from one thing to another.
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Examples (20)
- The politician's abrupt switch in stance on the issue surprised voters.
- The politician's abrupt switch in allegiance surprised many.
- I was confused by his abrupt switch from being friendly to being angry.
- There was an abrupt switch from optimism to despair after the news.
- The film's narrative suffered from an abrupt switch in tone halfway through.
- The company announced an abrupt switch in its marketing strategy.
- An abrupt switch to a different topic of conversation suggested he was hiding something.
- We witnessed an abrupt switch in the weather, from sunshine to heavy rain.
- After years in finance, she made an abrupt switch to organic farming.
- His abrupt switch from a career in law to acting was unexpected.
- The latest software update featured an abrupt switch in the user interface, which many users disliked.
- The sudden abrupt switch in focus caused confusion.
- The orchestra's abrupt switch from a slow melody to a fast tempo was breathtaking.
- The government made an abrupt switch in policy regarding environmental regulations.
- We experienced an abrupt switch in weather, from sunshine to a heavy downpour.
- Fans were disappointed by the team's abrupt switch of tactics mid-game.
- The company's abrupt switch in marketing strategy was a risky move.
- The abrupt switch in direction led to a dead end.
- To avoid the topic of his finances, he made an abrupt switch and asked about her day.
- Her abrupt switch from a cheerful mood to sadness was noticeable.