as in to interrupt
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Matilda had asked, politely interrupting the beginning of what promised to be a windy narrative about the two sorry sons.—
Lizz Schumer,
PEOPLE,
17 Oct. 2025 -
Scherzer interrupted Schneider one more time after the game was over, barging into the interview room while the manager was conducting his post-game news conference.—
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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Automakers have slowed rollouts of new products and made news by putting a stop to future offerings, such as when Ram announced in September that Ram it would discontinue development of an all-electric pickup truck, initially called the Ram 1500 REV.—
Susan Tompor,
Freep.com,
15 Oct. 2025
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Soon afterward, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration informed the university that funding for its Maine Sea Grant program, which supports coastal communities, had been discontinued.—
Emma Green,
New Yorker,
13 Oct. 2025
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In 2024, Parliament was briefly suspended when Māori lawmakers performed a haka opposing the Treaty Principles Bill, which sought to reinterpret the 184-year-old treaty between the British and Indigenous Māori.—
Ronnie Li,
USA Today,
13 Oct. 2025
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On-time delivery guarantees for parcel services remain suspended and date-specific Neighbourhood Mail will not be available.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
13 Oct. 2025
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Federal agents used flash-bangs and tear gas to disperse crowds, with some hitting demonstrators, as well as protesters setting fire to self-driving cars.—
Emma Tucker,
CNN Money,
16 Oct. 2025
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Nationwide strikes and protests over Belgium’s reform plans caused flight disruptions at two major airports and troubles on public transport on Tuesday, with police there using tear gas and a water cannon to try to disperse crowds, The Associated Press reported.—
Ashley J. DiMella,
FOXNews.com,
15 Oct. 2025
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The inquest into Hatton’s death was opened on Thursday and adjourned until March 20, 2026.—
Ben Morse,
CNN Money,
16 Oct. 2025
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The government is in shutdown after the Senate adjourned Tuesday evening without passing a funding resolution, and the midnight deadline to keep all federal operations running passed.—
Joshua Sammons,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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Netanyahu faces corruption charges, although several hearings have been postponed during the conflict with Hamas.—
Darlene Superville,
Twin Cities,
13 Oct. 2025
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The European Broadcasting Union has postponed a vote on Israel’s participation in the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest, citing recent developments in the Middle East.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
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The group disbanded in 2013 following Watkins’ arrest.—
Mitchell Peters,
Billboard,
12 Oct. 2025
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Watkins served as the frontman of the Lostprophets rock band, which formed in 1997 and disbanded following his arrest in 2012.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
11 Oct. 2025
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Core questions—borders, sovereignty, refugees—are deferred.—
Mohammed R. Mhawish,
New Yorker,
14 Oct. 2025
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According to trade experts, payments on these new tariffs can be deferred until December 10 but the fees will begin applying on October 14.—
Lori Ann LaRocco,
CNBC,
13 Oct. 2025
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“Intermit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intermit. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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