interruption

Example Sentences

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In March, Nasa had to roll it back to the assembly building after an interruption in the flow of helium to the upper stage was detected during a fuelling test.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

Even several weeks of interruption in Gulf energy supplies could bring the largest windfall to Russia, the Associated Press reported, citing energy analysts.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 10, 2026

And when is the best time of day to shower without interruption from a missile alert?

From Barron's • Mar. 8, 2026

At a price level, a temporary interruption would likely trigger a sharp but short-lived spike, while a prolonged closure would be far more damaging.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 2026

They studied a while longer before Jamie’s next interruption.

From "From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler" by E.L. Konigsburg