interrupted

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The news conference was also interrupted numerous times by American heavyweight Josh Hokit, with Topuria at one point asking the UFC to turn his microphone off.

From BBC • Jun. 13, 2026

A 2012 self-portrait shows a startled, wan Mr. Hockney unhappily staring at the viewer as if we’ve just interrupted a rare moment of peace; it’s a radical departure from his usually cheery depictions of himself.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

U.S. stock-index futures fell Sunday, after a massive tech selloff on Friday interrupted Wall Street’s two-month rally, and after new developments threatened the fragile cease-fire in the Iran war.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 7, 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

I interrupted Ba and urged Mr. Lew to rest at the desk.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu