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


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As they did on “Good Day L.A.,” they consistently interrupt one another and the chatter careens from one topic to the next without a breath.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 4, 2026

Their pages don’t flicker with pop-up ads or interrupt one book to tell you about others you might want to read.

From Salon Jul. 23, 2026

“We know Ebola’s transmission routes, so we are also in a good position to interrupt its spread, without a lot of trouble,” said Dr. Diane Atwine, a top Ugandan health official.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 26, 2026

The higher the number, the less a team has been able to interrupt opposition spells of play.

From BBC Jun. 26, 2026

“I don’t mean to interrupt when you’re...meditating,” I said quietly and, I hoped, peacefully so that I wouldn’t ruin her calm mood, “but I want to volunteer to work on the musical.”

From "Liar, Liar" by Gary Paulsen

Their crunch interrupts the softness of the turkey, cheese and sauces; their salt seasons the sandwich; and their pucker sharpens the lemon mayo and smoky-sweet romesco.

From Salon Jul. 30, 2026

A phone call would be a lot worse mostly because it puts you on the spot and interrupts your day.

From MarketWatch Jun. 24, 2026

Millions of people worldwide live with obstructive sleep apnea, a common disorder that repeatedly interrupts breathing during sleep.

From Science Daily Jun. 9, 2026

Today, admission of outright deception barely interrupts the news cycle.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 28, 2026

But Grandma Knife interrupts, "No, no, I'll swap. I've been missing meat."

From "Born Behind Bars" by Padma Venkatraman

In some cases, the breaks interrupted the flow of the game just as a team was starting to take control.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 10, 2026

Throughout the interview, Bash repeatedly interrupted Kennedy to challenge claims she said conflicted with the broader scientific consensus, particularly on COVID-19 vaccines and autism research.

From Salon Aug. 2, 2026

Former deputy prime minister Barnaby Joyce was being interviewed on national broadcaster ABC on Monday night when he interrupted the one-on-one to shriek "sit down!"

From Barron's Jul. 21, 2026

When the rain arrived, it barely interrupted the protest.

From BBC Jul. 20, 2026

“Number—” I asked the next caller, but a young-sounding voice interrupted before I could even finish the greeting.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse

Pharrell’s ad-libs and inserts interrupting the groove at perfect intervals to wake up the dancefloor.

From Salon Aug. 6, 2026

By interrupting the repeated nighttime reliving of trauma, the treatment allowed many of them to sleep more peacefully.

From Science Daily Aug. 6, 2026

Without a device constantly jostling my brain and interrupting my thoughts, I became more alert to what was happening around me.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 5, 2026

But they did not want the court itself interrupting or striking down Congress’ legislation.

From Slate Jul. 13, 2026

Walking toward them, I feel like I am interrupting a candlelit dinner party instead of a frightened vigil.

From "The Adoration of Jenna Fox" by Mary E. Pearson




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