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Recent Examples of interrupt
The way Adult Swim’s slate of low-fi, off-kilter programming managed to interrupt the monotony of 2000s cable TV, Friedland’s show follows a familiar format while subtly contorting it.
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Jeff Ihaza,
Rolling Stone,
29 June 2026
The actress, who was born Olivia Cockburn, interrupted Armchair Expert host Dax Shepard to correct his pronunciation of her surname on a recent episode of the podcast.
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Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 June 2026
Every time Isaac seemed ready to reclaim his career, another setback interrupted it.
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Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 June 2026
An older festival trailer starring Gibson features the star interrupting a break-in, while Garcia also learns about break-ins in his short film.
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Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
27 June 2026
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Jeff Ihaza,
Rolling Stone,
29 June 2026
The actress, who was born Olivia Cockburn, interrupted Armchair Expert host Dax Shepard to correct his pronunciation of her surname on a recent episode of the podcast.
—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 June 2026
Every time Isaac seemed ready to reclaim his career, another setback interrupted it.
—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 June 2026
An older festival trailer starring Gibson features the star interrupting a break-in, while Garcia also learns about break-ins in his short film.
—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
27 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for interrupt
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So the familiarity of my story with John sometimes intruded into what was supposed to be this fairy tale.
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But getting out of military service remains controversial in South Korea, and last week, a minor scandal intruded on the usual rhythms of the World Cup.
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For all the chatter about his choices in handbags, Haaland doesn’t seem remotely bothered.
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What bothers me is the foot-dragging, the spinning in circles, the slow degradation of these characters into annoying stereotypes.
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Both compartments run the full width of the unit versus being cut in half(ish) vertically in a side-by-side.
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But funding from the city and county was recently cut in half, said the center’s chief executive, Amy Turk.
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Vance is still the default nominee, and Trump entrusting him with an Iran deal that could make or break his presidency is a sign of Vance’s clout, the person added.
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Tyasha Harris — starting in place of Clark — scored 16, while Monique Billings added 15 points.
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Peasant growers’ resistance to these operations fueled the Shining Path insurgency by providing recruits and creating an opening for the guerrillas to interpose themselves between the farmers and the police.
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Objects interposed between subjects and the camera hint at the quest for clarity through the intervening years.
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To ensure safety during outdoor work, adhere to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)'s recommendations by incorporating regular rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned environments.
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There will be two 15-minute periods of extra time if the match ends in a draw, with a short break in between.
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“Interrupt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interrupt. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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