interrupted
Example Sentences
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The researchers propose that aging may involve long periods of relative stability interrupted by brief, rapid changes.
From Science Daily
Jorginho alleged that, after the girl sat down, a “large security guard” interrupted their breakfast to scold them.
From Los Angeles Times
Government pathologist Richard Njoroge told journalists on Tuesday evening that what they found was "quite unusual" with bodies "stacked in gunny bags", after a day-long process that was interrupted by heavy rains.
From BBC
At this moment communications with Earth will be interrupted: the four astronauts are expected to become the human beings who've traveled farthest from Earth, breaking the Apollo 13 record.
From Barron's
Jorginho alleged that, after the girl sat down, a “large security guard” came over and interrupted their breakfast to generally make their lives miserable.
From Los Angeles Times
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