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In a brusque manner; suddenly (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

abruptly

(Other definitions for abruptly that I've seen before include "Quickly and without warning" , "Suddenly or curtly" , "brusque manner" , "In a rude or curt manner" , "In a sudden way" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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