commercial break
noun
: the time when advertisements are broadcast during a radio or television program
We'll be back after the commercial break.
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Ludwig Göransson’s original score victory (ugh, during commercial break) for the film conveys its technical strength heading into the guild part of the phase two season.
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Clayton Davis, Variety, 12 Jan. 2026
The award was presented during a commercial break later in the ceremony and went to Göransson for Sinners.
—Sydney Bucksbaum, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Jan. 2026
But this year, the winner of best score was announced during the commercial break after the best song award.
—Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 12 Jan. 2026
During the first half of Sunday's game at Ford Field, Metcalf was seen on camera getting into an apparent altercation with a fan during a commercial break.
—Michael Guise, CBS News, 22 Dec. 2025
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Clayton Davis, Variety, 12 Jan. 2026
The award was presented during a commercial break later in the ceremony and went to Göransson for Sinners.
—Sydney Bucksbaum, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Jan. 2026
But this year, the winner of best score was announced during the commercial break after the best song award.
—Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 12 Jan. 2026
During the first half of Sunday's game at Ford Field, Metcalf was seen on camera getting into an apparent altercation with a fan during a commercial break.
—Michael Guise, CBS News, 22 Dec. 2025
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“Commercial break.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/commercial%20break. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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