1.   As chairman of the committee, Helms determines the agenda and has the authority to gavel the meeting to an abrupt close.

2.   For his part, Jackson made it clear Monday that he intended to bring the extended period of judicial review to an abrupt close.

3.   It came to an abrupt close when ratings fell and personalities clashed.

4.   On that note the interview was brought to an abrupt close.

5.   The abrupt close to the murder case, which started with a carjacking on the Grand Concourse, leaves the families on each side bitter.

6.   Tyson made little effort to answer even the most basic questions before bringing the press conference to an abrupt close by getting up to leave.