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interruption

[in-tuh-ruhp-shuhn] / ˌɪn təˈrʌp ʃən /


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Actors in the production lip-sync the actual audio, reproducing every hesitation, interruption and verbal tic.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 7, 2026

Operations for Dish TV and Sling TV will continue without interruption.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 30, 2026

Months of uninterrupted darkness made it possible to observe the planets' unusually long transits, each lasting more than 11 hours, without interruption.

From Science Daily Jun. 27, 2026

"It was like a new match beginning after the interruption," said France defender Jules Kounde.

From BBC Jun. 23, 2026

When this little interruption was over, Joe resumed:—

From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens

Comprehensive policies typically include coverage for trip interruptions, trip cancellations, lost or delayed baggage, medical emergencies and emergency evacuations.

From MarketWatch Jul. 9, 2026

But after two years and many interruptions to her studies — namely performing gigs — she left to pursue a music full-time, but still led with uncertainty.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 1, 2026

In the past the village only would have only brief summer interruptions to the water supply to "one or two higher-lying streets", according to mayor Lajos Pinter.

From Barron's Jun. 30, 2026

Netherlands captain Virgil van Dijk said the interruptions were frustrating for supporters watching at home.

From BBC Jun. 18, 2026

He would sit with me at a white-topped table in the Muslim restaurant and answer guardedly any questions I asked between constant interruptions by calls from the New York press in the telephone booth.

From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey




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