- present participle of interrupt.
interrupting
Example Sentences
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A child interrupting a meeting became, depending on the meeting, either completely understandable or still mortifying.
From Salon ● Sep. 23, 2026
The adage that caffeine stunts growth stems from the chemical interrupting sleep, which actually can interfere with growth, she said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2026
"This pattern is biologically plausible: experimental studies have shown that interrupting prolonged sitting with short bouts of activity can improve metabolic responses compared with uninterrupted sitting."
From Science Daily ● Sep. 3, 2026
Scientists say human behavior, including the unchecked burning of fossil fuels, is warming the global climate and interrupting weather patterns.
From Barron's ● Aug. 24, 2026
“How come you haven’t told them?” asked Noor in a quiet voice, interrupting his thoughts.
From "Shooting Kabul" by N. H. Senzai
