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interruption

[in-tuh-ruhp-shuhn] / ˌɪn təˈrʌp ʃən /


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The interruption follows growing debate over the atmosphere surrounding this year’s U.S.

From Salon Sep. 5, 2026

Some users would be required to back up and restore their data, and would face a "temporary interruption to access", it said.

From Barron's Sep. 1, 2026

Today, Bodegas says customers are demanding more advanced capabilities, such as seamless backup, meaning the switch from grid to backup occurs instantaneously and without any noticeable interruption.

From BBC Aug. 25, 2026

Announcement No. 10 was not among them; it has run without interruption since February 2025 and has no end date.

From MarketWatch Aug. 7, 2026

I feared nothing but interruption, and that came too soon.

From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë

In the SynAIRgy trial, people who received AD109 experienced fewer interruptions in breathing, less oxygen deprivation, and better overall blood oxygen levels while they slept.

From Science Daily Sep. 1, 2026

"The blackout caused some irreparable losses, particularly at the plants operating on a continuous production basis, where sudden power interruptions have a direct impact on production processes," Encarnação recalls.

From BBC Aug. 25, 2026

Comprehensive policies typically include coverage for trip interruptions, trip cancellations, lost or delayed baggage, medical emergencies and emergency evacuations.

From MarketWatch Jul. 9, 2026

In the past the village only would have only brief summer interruptions to the water supply to "one or two higher-lying streets", according to mayor Lajos Pinter.

From Barron's Jun. 30, 2026

A disembodied voice says, "To prevent interruptions of the fabulousness, please turn off your cell phones."

From "Will Grayson, Will Grayson" by John Green and David Levithan




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