interruption

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In March, Nasa had to roll it back to the assembly building after an interruption in the flow of helium to the upper stage was detected during a fuelling test.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

Meanwhile, Iran continues to export oil, with shipments from Kharg Island—the nation’s key energy hub—resuming Sunday after a two-day interruption due to U.S. strikes, according to Kpler data.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026

Even several weeks of interruption in Gulf energy supplies could bring the largest windfall to Russia, the Associated Press reported, citing energy analysts.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 10, 2026

And when is the best time of day to shower without interruption from a missile alert?

From Barron's • Mar. 8, 2026

I realized he had probably been speaking with it the entire time, and I hoped my interruption hadn’t troubled him.

From "The Ugly One" by Leanne Statland Ellis