interlude

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Other close-ups are less effective—for example, those fixed on the hands and arms of Romeo and Juliet for their “balcony” interlude, where their bare limbs interact in less-than-memorable choreographic configurations.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 9, 2026

The military ruled Myanmar for most of its post-independence history before a 10-year interlude saw a civilian government take the reins in a burst of optimism and reform.

From Barron's • Dec. 23, 2025

Although the storm promises to bring Southern California’s first significant soaking in a month, an interlude that followed one of the region’s wettest Novembers on record, Northern California was already hit by storms this week.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 18, 2025

This little interlude can change the direction of a game, and adversely impact the opposition.

From BBC • Nov. 11, 2025

When he opened his eyes, he resumed their conversation as though there had been no interlude.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan