interrupting

Example Sentences

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He dominated the flow of conversation without coming off as commandeering, even interrupting Raman at times to let Bass speak.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

"Any meeting with Asha has to be a talk show. She will do all the talking, of course, interrupting the flow of words only to sing," Bharatan, her biographer, wrote.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

“They’ll say ‘I’m a great listener’ and then continue interrupting the interviewer.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 11, 2026

Dreams, especially those that are vivid and immersive, may actually make sleep feel deeper and more restorative rather than interrupting it.

From Science Daily • Mar. 26, 2026

“Lend me a hand, John-go-in-the-Wynd, and set the crutches so I may walk awhile,” he directed, interrupting the song.

From "The Door in the Wall" by Marguerite de Angeli