interrupt
Example Sentences
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Ruben attempted to interrupt the sentencing hearing by shouting "no" after the court was told by the prosecution he had breached his own safeguarding rules.
From BBC
While they waited to go on stage, Montoya said the sisters kept interrupting the show, going up to the host asking when it was their turn.
From Los Angeles Times
He had no idea how long he had been reading when his concentration was interrupted by a pang of hunger shooting through his stomach.
From Literature
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Grumbling about rude people interrupting dinner, his aunt went to the door.
From Literature
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“We are honored by your presence at our humble table, but don’t let us interrupt you!”
From Literature
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.