interruption
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
See Examples For:
He said Thursday that he hoped the North would "join us now on the path of restoring trust and resuming dialogue, following a long interruption" -- a day after the military demanded an apology.
From Barron's ● Oct. 2, 2026
The City Hall analysts said that LA28 has some insurance for a potential interruption, or cancellation, of the games.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
A friendly cold call could be viewed as yet another interruption, and a demanding one.
From Salon ● Sep. 30, 2026
Disney confirmed it was an unintended interruption caused by a technical issue and understood the frustration caused.
From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2026
It was a saloon in which to make deals and to talk quietly without interruption.
From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck
Barabak: Becerra chides Hilton for his continued interruptions.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
Back then, phone interruptions were mostly relegated to a few stray pings.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 13, 2026
Among patients who took AD109, the apnea-hypoxia index, which measures the number of breathing interruptions per hour, fell by about 44 percent.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 1, 2026
They also urged authorities to allow weekly visits by Khan's family, as ordered by the court, "without interruptions or administrative delays".
From BBC ● Aug. 24, 2026
Harder still were the unexpected interruptions whenever he passed the field where his neighbor, the musk ox, made his home.
From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el
Vocabulary lists containing interruption
Make a Break for It: Rupt
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
List 2
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
Week 5 Vocabulary
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
Random Word
Spin the wheel and learn a new word!
Get a word