interrupted

Example Sentences

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SAN ANTONIO, Texas—Erika Kirk was standing center stage in a hotel ballroom, explaining the difference between earthly pleasures and heavenly joy, when a heckler interrupted her remarks to shout incendiaries at her.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Travel insurance can be invaluable if your trip is interrupted or cancelled.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

The interview was interrupted several times by weather and audio issues as torrential rain pounded the roof, making it difficult to continue the conversation.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

Sasaki’s transition to MLB, however, was interrupted by what the Dodgers called a right shoulder impingement.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

A few will phone for help; others will panic and require medical assistance themselves; and many, alas, will simply be annoyed that their dinner was interrupted and will tip their waiters ungenerously as a result.

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood