interjection
Example Sentences
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Potrykus makes a psychologically revealing meal out of every nervous interjection of Derek’s until they become animalistic and eventually sorrowful.
From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2025
After the 11-term Democrat's third interjection and prior warnings to maintain decorum, House Speaker Mike Johnson ordered the sergeant-at-arms to remove Green from the chamber.
From Salon • Mar. 6, 2025
But some prospective jurors revealed sensitive information on their own, without any interjection from the judge.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 16, 2024
After the interjection, the silence continued after a short delay.
From BBC • Feb. 24, 2023
Emily gave Jose a small smile of gratitude, but his interjection didn’t deter Mr. Quisling.
From "Book Scavenger" by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman
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