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How to pronounce abruptly in American English
“abruptly” pronunciation by American speakers
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“abruptly” in real sentences — American speakers
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But we can't end QE abruptly.
Federal Reserve
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35 years of activity there ended very abruptly.
USGS
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cleansed or children being abruptly arrested and so on?
State Department
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