11.   But the abrupt end to the eastern German boom and continued decline in the UK slowed profits growth.

12.   And so my fantasy comes to an abrupt end, and I am merely angry again.

13.   Anything less than a victory there, where he has been the principal candidate, would bring the Forbes campaign to an abrupt end.

14.   At the height of his fame, Slade indulges in a misguided publicity stunt that brings his career to an abrupt end.

15.   Behind a potent cold front, gusty winds will import Autumn chill into the Northeast on Sunday, bringing an abrupt end to the unseasonable warmth.

16.   ----- Bell sat with reporters before the game and discussed how his season had come to an abrupt end.

17.   A team that might not have reached its peak but could if the season does not meet an abrupt end.

18.   Agriculture Department officials said they were not advocating an abrupt end to subsidies.

19.   But just when Tucker was catching fire, his season came to an abrupt end.

20.   But it all came to an abrupt end Thursday.