interrupted
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Love’s monologue is interrupted momentarily by beeps from his car and he says, “I’m in my new McLaren and it’s just real touch-and-go.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 27, 2026
At the training, an air-raid alert interrupted the buzz among the future paratroopers.
From Barron's ● Aug. 20, 2026
“Yeah, it’s shocking to me. I’m happy about it,” he said with a laugh in the call, then was briefly interrupted by a passing admirer—a guy.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
Hodgkinson's post-race interview with BBC Sport was briefly interrupted by Italy's Eloisa Coiro, who said the 24-year-old was "an inspiration on and off the track".
From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2026
His thoughts were interrupted by a wave of gold washing through his head.
From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville
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