interrupted

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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

Under Flick's management Raphinha, despite a season interrupted with injuries, has developed into a more consistent and influential attacker.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

The mostly smooth ride was only interrupted when an oncoming vehicle veered into the wrong lane, forcing the car to stop suddenly.

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

Fed officials entered 2026 confident that price increases would gradually cool, but the shock to oil markets from the closure of the Strait of Hormuz has interrupted any progress.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

It was clutching half a hazelnut in its paws, and looked up peevishly at being interrupted.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver