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interrupted

[in-tuh-ruhp-tid] / ˌɪn təˈrʌp tɪd /


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A spokesperson for Woodside said the weather event had interrupted production at the Karratha Gas Plant, an onshore processing facility for the North West Shelf Project.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

Jorginho alleged that, after the girl sat down, a “large security guard” interrupted their breakfast to scold them.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

The researchers propose that aging may involve long periods of relative stability interrupted by brief, rapid changes.

From Science Daily • Mar. 26, 2026

Government pathologist Richard Njoroge told journalists on Tuesday evening that what they found was "quite unusual" with bodies "stacked in gunny bags", after a day-long process that was interrupted by heavy rains.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

A familiar voice, deep and gravelly, interrupted my thoughts.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan