interrupted

Example Sentences

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Some in the press corps, exhausted and rattled after a gunman interrupted their dinner, were grateful for the crumbs.

From Salon • Apr. 29, 2026

There were about 12 standing ovations in total, as the audience repeatedly interrupted the King's address with loud applause.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

But Taylor’s stasis is interrupted by the news that he may be granted early parole.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026

This was after Kavanaugh, for roughly the dozenth time, interrupted an attorney or fellow justice to repeat his same points.

From Slate • Apr. 22, 2026

She didn’t like to be interrupted when she was reading, even when I had to give her some medication.

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo