end abruptly

Frequency: 8.031.0 per million words

refers to the sudden conclusion of an event, conversation, or relationship

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Examples (20)

  • The phone call ended abruptly when the battery died.
  • The meeting ended abruptly when the chairman was called away.
  • Our meeting ended abruptly after the fire alarm went off.
  • Our phone call ended abruptly as the train went into a tunnel.
  • Their whirlwind romance ended just as abruptly as it began.
  • The movie just ends abruptly, leaving the audience with many unanswered questions.
  • The film ended abruptly, leaving the audience in suspense.
  • Their romantic relationship ended abruptly after a huge fight.
  • His promising political career ended abruptly because of the scandal.
  • I'm sorry if our conversation has to end abruptly, but my next appointment is here.
  • The celebration ended abruptly with the unexpected arrival of the police.
  • The promising athlete's career ended abruptly due to a serious injury.
  • If we don't secure more funding, the project will end abruptly next month.
  • The music ended so abruptly that everyone in the room fell silent.
  • I was shocked that our friendly discussion could end so abruptly.
  • The television broadcast ended abruptly, replaced by a static screen.
  • The long period of peace ended abruptly when the war broke out.
  • Don't let your presentation end abruptly; always have a concluding slide.
  • Her letter ended abruptly in the middle of a sentence, without even a signature.
  • The party ended abruptly when the power went out.