intermission
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After intermission, New York made 11 3-pointers, 55% of their attempts.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
When: Through June 21 Tickets: $49-$440 Running time: About 2 hours, 50 minutes, with one intermission.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026
The 1750s were a slow decade resembling a theatrical intermission.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
Pattullo has added an intermission, with quiches courtesy of Kitchen Mouse and Just What I Kneaded included in the ticket.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026
They watch him disappear up the stairs and then return their attention to the front door and to the patrons returning late from intermission.
From "Lincoln's Last Days: The Shocking Assassination that Changed America Forever" by Bill O'Reilly
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Reading: Literature - Drama - Introductory
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