interlude

Example Sentences

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It’s too early to tell, of course, whether these deals mark a lasting peace or a brief interlude before fighting resumes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 16, 2026

Later, after a chaotic interlude of rebel rule and an uncertain transition, he was elected head of state as a post-conflict and consensual civil-society figure.

From BBC • Dec. 26, 2025

One more brief, explosive interlude later, Ilya blurts out Shane’s name, and for the first time in all the years they’ve circled each other.

From Salon • Dec. 26, 2025

Fun fact: In concert, she reproduces the lilting whistled interlude to perfection.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 18, 2025

I regretted saying it—I really did—but I think even if I hadn’t, our happy little interlude would have come to an end.

From "The Kite Runner" by Khaled Hosseini