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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On a fickle morning in Miami—the kind where patches of sunshine give way to intervals of torrential rain—Learner Tien has taken shelter deep inside Hard Rock Stadium, the obliging home of the Dolphins, a Formula 1 Grand Prix, and, at the moment, the Miami Open.
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Both are big enough to wander through, with hammocks strung at intervals and Adirondack chairs scattered throughout.
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The result can be a more consistent connection, fewer interruptions and less of that infuriating mid-episode quality drop.
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These are arranged in a 2+1 redundant, Tier III-compliant setup that prevents power interruptions through battery-to-generator transitions.
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Despite his enduring success, Rollins was never quite satisfied with his art, occasionally taking lengthy hiatuses from playing and consistently adopting eclectic new styles.
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Despite his enduring success, Rollins was never quite satisfied with his art, occasionally taking lengthy hiatuses from playing and consistently adopting eclectic new styles.
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The city also stands to face future budget gaps of over $7 billion next year and over $9 billion the year after, per City Hall’s numbers.
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Mercury stations retrograde in Cancer in your 6th House of Work and Wellness, bringing attention to schedules, systems, health habits, chores, and process gaps.
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The two mid-half pauses for hydration (and advertisements) have been met with increasingly loud boos from crowds who are frustrated at FIFA turning matches into de facto four-quarter affairs.
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The pauses have also been criticized for interrupting the spectacle for fans, with broadcasters cutting to commercials.
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“Interregnums.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interregnums. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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