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intermission

[in-ter-mish-uhn] / ˌɪn tərˈmɪʃ ən /


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The 1750s were a slow decade resembling a theatrical intermission.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

But he never wrote it, and during intermission the audience is polled to see whether Mr. Lynn’s prologue should be performed.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

The Russian was attended to by a trainer, then helped to the bench but he returned to the ice just before the second intermission and would up winning the game.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

Running time: About 90 minutes, with one intermission.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

Charles was also there, a few rows ahead of us, and at intermission when Shawn moved away to chat up a girl, he shuffled over.

From "Educated" by Tara Westover




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