The larger issue has to do with Moody's abrupt transformation and his secret decision, made before leaving Michigan, that he would keep his family in Iran.

His mental rhythm is characterized by a demand for endless repetition of the same event or events, and change for him means essentially some abrupt transformation.

Yet the White House staff is going through an abrupt transformation, which Mr. Podesta will have to smooth.

And as he spoke, his face underwent an abrupt transformation.

Isn't it something that a person of your kind acquires suddenly, after the abrupt transformation of personality that we've heard about?

Tradition itself is full of abrupt transformations.

Startled by the abrupt transformation, Tach yelled, dropped the glass, and backed off.

Others with longer associations - and a more critical eye - also questioned the need for such an abrupt transformation.

As they stepped across the threshold, Price underwent an abrupt and noticeable transformation.

She was concerned about her mother's abrupt transformation from a cheerful, doting grandmother to someone the family no longer recognized.