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interrupt

[in-tuh-ruhpt, in-tuh-ruhpt] / ˌɪn təˈrʌpt, ˈɪn təˌrʌpt /


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Though Yamamoto will pitch once more before leaving for the WBC, Roberts told reporters that he isn’t concerned about the WBC interrupting Yamamoto’s preparation for the regular season.

From Los Angeles Times

“Jalen Brown Enterprises Inc. supports lawful compliance and cooperative engagement with municipalities wherever we operate. However, this private residential gathering was interrupted without substantiated cause, resulting in significant financial and reputational harm.”

From Los Angeles Times

And the data it’s designed to collect could help the 40% of U.S. adults whose lives are regularly interrupted by digestive troubles.

From The Wall Street Journal

Iran is one of the world’s biggest oil producers, so markets worry that any military action could interrupt global supplies, at least in the short term.

From MarketWatch

Jonah could see a woman quietly closing the door to the auditorium behind them, probably to keep the noisy cluster of kids from interrupting the adults’ program.

From Literature