interrupted

Example Sentences

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During one of Monday's engagements, the French president interrupted a speaker on stage to ask the audience to remain quiet.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

Under Flick's management Raphinha, despite a season interrupted with injuries, has developed into a more consistent and influential attacker.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

The excitement was interrupted by a sudden power cut in the tunnel that sent the scientists in Zurich scrambling for answers.

From Barron's • May 11, 2026

Mr. Preston started to respond, and Mr. Hamlin interrupted: “Can we just hug it out?”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026

But a muted thud interrupted his attack, like an unexpected belch.

From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri