variants
or interregna
as in intervals
a break in continuity
the democratic regime proved to be a short-lived interregnum between dictatorships
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Noun
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Expect intervals of clouds and sunshine, but the humidity sticks around.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025 -
Mixing walking with short jogging intervals builds endurance, burns more calories, and can prepare you for races.—
Kristin Canning,
Health,
22 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Some researchers also point to major gaps in accountability.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
28 Sep. 2025
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Finally, Diarese George, CEO and President of the Nashville Public Education Foundation wrote about the strides MNPS has been making in educating Nashville children — and the community involvement that is necessary to further close those gaps.—
Andrea Williams,
Nashville Tennessean,
27 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Later today, expect interruptions to your work routine, and possibly your health.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
26 Sep. 2025
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After several interruptions, Harris began to address one of the protesters directly.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
25 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Her ballads were torch-song interludes that could have knocked them dead in lounges a century ago.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
21 Sep. 2025
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The day’s lineup was stacked, but at less than a half-hour apiece and somewhat clunky interludes as the stage is turned over between acts, the early performers had a bit of an uphill battle to get the crowd amped up.—
Jared Kaufman,
Twin Cities,
21 Sep. 2025
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“Interregnums.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interregnums. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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