Abrupt

"Abrupt" changes in climate have occurred with large excursions in the planet's carbon budget, typically from flood basalts, and on a time scale of millenia.

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Abrupt shifts of tempo and mood, with the delicacy of the opening melody building to the full sonic blast of the climax, the band careening madly through a chunk of "Rhapsody In Blue" as they spin out.

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Abrupt announcements have the appearance of journalistic sensationalism, with the sole intention of creating a surprise effect.

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Abrupt climate change has been a sporadic feature of history since long before the industrial revolution, mostly in the form of cooling caused by volcanoes.

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Abrupt shifts of tempo and mood, with the delicacy of the opening melody building to the full sonic blast of the climax, the band careening madly through a chunk of "Rhapsody In Blue" as they spin out.

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Abrupt ending, perhaps … But it held my attention.

ASTRUM EXURO • by Rhiannon Morgan

Dr. Edward Maris, in his 1869 book on 1794 cents, identified the varieties with colorful names such as Young Head, Mint Marked Head, The Coquette, Fallen 4, Abrupt Hair, Patagonian, Amatory Face, and Venus Marina.

Liberty Cap Cent, 1793-1796 : Coin Guide