as in to interrupt
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Explore Ed Sheeran See latest videos, charts and news Varnes began his audition with an original song on acoustic guitar, but was quickly interrupted by judge Simon Cowell.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
18 June 2025 -
The internet couldn't stop laughing at a woman's attempt to clear her mind during a refreshing walk outside, being interrupted by her dog.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 June 2025
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Seven of the patients were able to discontinue injections while the others were able to significantly reduce the amount needed.—
Amy Feldman,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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Since Trump took office and issued a January executive order directing federal agencies across the country to discontinue DEI efforts, some cities have adjusted or scaled back their respective Juneteenth celebrations.—
Mackenzie Thomas,
The Washington Examiner,
16 June 2025
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Reyes was then suspended for the entirety of the 2020 season for the use of a Performance Enhancing Drug.—
Noah Camras,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 June 2025
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Worldwide impact Trump’s Jan. 20 order to immediately suspend refugee admissions stranded more than 10,000 people that completed the lengthy process to acquire refugee status and had scheduled flights to the U.S.—
Sofi Zeman,
Kansas City Star,
23 June 2025
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The deeper grooves of the wet tires can disperse more water and are best for the rainiest days.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
27 June 2025
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When air is stagnant, pollutants don't get dispersed, allowing ozone to build up to unhealthy levels.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 June 2025
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Just before adjournment, House assistant majority leader Lori Gramlich proposed a resolution that upon adjourning, Libby's full voting and speaking rights would be restored.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
25 June 2025
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On Wednesday, Judge Arun Subramanian adjourned the court just after 9 a.m. after a juror called in sick with vertigo symptoms, and on Thursday the court recognized the Juneteenth holiday.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
20 June 2025
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The city of Cudahy has postponed its Independence Day Celebration that was set for Thursday, July 3.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
28 June 2025
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The item needs to come back to the commission for final approval, at which point it would be sent to voters on the November ballot — now in a special election since the main election has been postponed.—
Tess Riski,
Miami Herald,
27 June 2025
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The president has also made sweeping changes at the Federal Emergency Management Agency, including canceling grants and cutting staff, and has suggested disbanding the agency altogether as soon as this fall.—
Hayley Smith,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2025
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After Heavy Machinery disbanded, Otis soon joined forces with Chad Gable to form Alpha Academy, becoming one of the most popular tag teams in WWE.—
Jeremy Hanna,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 June 2025
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Service businesses, however, cannot stockpile labor or defer rising operational costs, forcing them to adjust prices.—
Kara Dennison,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2025
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The trend reached its apex with Ohtani, who agreed to defer 98 percent of his windfall until after his playing contract ends; the team is paying him just $2 million per season while using his celebrity to rake in untold millions through new sponsorships with Japanese companies.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
19 June 2025
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“Intermit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intermit. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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