abrupt turn

Frequency: 7.08.1 per million words

Used to describe a sudden change in direction or the course of events.

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Examples (20)

  • The driver made an abrupt turn to avoid the pothole.
  • He made an abrupt turn into the alley, startling the pedestrians.
  • The coastal path takes an abrupt turn just after the lighthouse.
  • The car took an abrupt turn on the winding mountain road.
  • The conversation took an abrupt turn towards a more serious topic.
  • Her career took an abrupt turn after she decided to pursue art full-time.
  • His career took an abrupt turn after he decided to move abroad.
  • The conversation took an abrupt turn when he brought up a sensitive topic.
  • The novel takes an abrupt turn in the final chapter, surprising everyone.
  • We were surprised by the abrupt turn of events that led to their sudden departure.
  • The government's abrupt turn in economic policy shocked the markets.
  • The pilot had to execute an abrupt turn to avoid a collision.
  • He made an abrupt turn and walked away without another word.
  • His political views took an abrupt turn in recent years.
  • The investigation took an abrupt turn with the discovery of new evidence.
  • The story took an abrupt turn in the final chapter, shocking many readers.
  • The weather took an abrupt turn for the worse this afternoon.
  • She swerved, making an abrupt turn to avoid the deer.
  • Be careful on this road; it has several abrupt turns.
  • The company's strategy underwent an abrupt turn due to market changes.