as in to interrupt
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This approach often involves a combination of therapies, including systemic anti-inflammatory medications, newer treatments designed to interrupt specific immune pathways and supportive care strategies such as wound management, pain control and lifestyle adjustments.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
6 May 2026 -
Fritz made this interesting design decision to ensure that there is a sound barrier for privacy without interrupting the visual flow of the ceiling.—
Stefan Ionescu
May 06,
New Atlas,
6 May 2026
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The silver speed machine was one of the fastest cars of its era and features the kind of engine that’s been sorely missing from the Audi lineup since the R8 was discontinued in 2024.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
6 May 2026
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It was discontinued last year by Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz after an original launch in May of 2024.—
Sarah Perkel,
USA Today,
6 May 2026
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The trial court imposed a total effective sentence of 20 years in prison, suspended after 15 years, and 15 years of probation, the Supreme Court ruling says.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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At least one person has received a legal warning from the church after posting about the speed runs, while other content creators have seen their accounts suspended.—
James Queally,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
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The situation has captured international attention as some passengers had disembarked and dispersed across multiple countries before the outbreak was fully understood, prompting some to draw comparisons to the early days of the Covid-19 pandemic.—
Kara Fox,
CNN Money,
7 May 2026
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Wildfires often cross boundaries, for example from a national park into a national forest, and span dispersed remote areas where no one is monitoring visitation.—
Kyle Manley,
The Conversation,
6 May 2026
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Both chambers adjourned just seconds after the final map vote.—
Terry Collins,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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The Colorado General Assembly is in the final stretch of the 2026 legislative session, which is set to adjourn next Wednesday.—
Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
8 May 2026
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The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign has postponed all final exams and assignments after an online learning system was taken offline following a cyberattack.—
William Lee,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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Though they were initially supposed to head to trial this March, Lively and Baldoni’s case was postponed to later this month.—
Jami Ganz,
New York Daily News,
9 May 2026
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Vahl’s team is one of several cooperative teams set to be disbanded next fall due to an Illinois High School Association policy that disqualifies large cooperative teams from competing at the state level, according to Orland High School District 230 officials.—
Addison Wright,
Chicago Tribune,
8 May 2026
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The force led to more than 300 arrests but was disbanded last year due to budget cuts, LAist reported.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
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In February, opponents packed the City Hall chambers ahead of a planned Historic Preservation Board meeting, which was ultimately deferred at the Fontainebleau’s request after one of the board members didn’t show up.—
Aaron Leibowitz,
Miami Herald,
28 Apr. 2026
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Booker deferred too much to Durant.—
Doug Haller,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Intermit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intermit. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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