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interrupted

[in-tuh-ruhp-tid] / ˌɪn təˈrʌp tɪd /


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Fonseca, who briefly interrupted the applause on Court Philippe-Chatrier to say happy birthday to his mum sitting in his box, reflected on his astonishment at beating his "idol".

From BBC • May 29, 2026

But even as he began to introduce his final guest as hailing from "the Vatican", a staffer interrupted to say Pope Leo was refusing to come out of his dressing room.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

The last work he staged, “Moby Dick” was for Wilson “Messiah”-like in that he picked and chose bits from a novel with an already interrupted narrative the way Handel’s librettist did from the Bible.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

The excitement was interrupted by a sudden power cut in the tunnel that sent the scientists in Zurich scrambling for answers.

From Barron's • May 11, 2026

“Mr. Pinkerton,” interrupted Detective Webster with a wide grin, “I think she’s perfect for the job.”

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan




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