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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

Killorn, however, scored the Ducks’ second power-play goal less than two minutes before the second intermission, putting the Ducks in front to stay.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 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

During intermission I threw myself into Mama’s arms and asked, “Well, did you see them?”

From "Taking Flight: From War Orphan to Star Ballerina" by Michaela DePrince




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