intermission
Example Sentences
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The 1750s were a slow decade resembling a theatrical intermission.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
But he never wrote it, and during intermission the audience is polled to see whether Mr. Lynn’s prologue should be performed.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026
Howden had a chance to double the lead less than six minutes before the second intermission, but he whiffed trying to bat a loose puck in an open net from the right side.
From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026
When: Through May 10 Tickets: $33.50 - $400 Running time: About 2 hours, 40 minutes, with 1 intermission.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026
After the talents wrap, there’s an intermission before the formals.
From "Dumplin'" by Julie Murphy
Vocabulary lists containing intermission
Reading: Literature - Drama - Introductory
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Reading: Literature - Drama - Middle School
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