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Recent Examples of interrupt
The rowing buzz has even extended to the Norwegian parliament, where a session was interrupted last week after the speaker asked members of all parties to come together and row in their seats in unison to support the team’s World Cup bid.
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Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
The best way to combat mosquitoes is by interrupting their life cycle, consistently dumping out containers, refreshing water in birdbaths, and adding Mosquito Dunks to wet areas that can't be easily drained.
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Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
23 June 2026
Set up a casual self-serve spot so guests can refill without interrupting play.
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Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
23 June 2026
Weather can interrupt this schedule.
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David Beaulieu,
The Spruce,
23 June 2026
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Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
The best way to combat mosquitoes is by interrupting their life cycle, consistently dumping out containers, refreshing water in birdbaths, and adding Mosquito Dunks to wet areas that can't be easily drained.
—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
23 June 2026
Set up a casual self-serve spot so guests can refill without interrupting play.
—
Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
23 June 2026
Weather can interrupt this schedule.
—
David Beaulieu,
The Spruce,
23 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for interrupt
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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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The nonstop attention-seeking of our current president threatens to intrude on the day.
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While some of the wives wouldn’t bother coming to games every Sunday, Michel said, many of the children saw the Feeney fathers as proper heroes.
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His pace routinely bothered Sweden, including on one impressive solo run in the first half that produced a quality attacking scenario.
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The disparity means looming Social Security benefits cuts in 2032 would more deeply impact women, who already collect less than men each year.
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The bureau projects that water levels in Mead will recover for a few months before plunging downward again in March — and staying below the level needed to avoid severe cuts in power production until at least April 2028, when Reclamation's projections end.
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Kyle Schwarber launched three home runs, including two in the third inning, while Bryce Harper completed the cycle to add yet another achievement to his accomplished career.
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Marte's latest move adds another chapter to a professional career that had already taken him through multiple organizations and even overseas.
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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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Would the court have come out the same way, or would suddenly interposing a third-party sale have changed their analysis?
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Key Facts An internal memo from December, reviewed by the Washington Post, stated Department of Interior employees, including National Park staff, were prohibited from confirming deaths or details about severe injuries—an apparent break in policy.
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Throughout most of George’s career, Liberia was engulfed in civil war, which lasted from 1989 until 2003 with a few-year break in between.
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“Interrupt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interrupt. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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