interject

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The same principle applies in meetings: Bosses should hold back their opinions until others have spoken, and not interject even to express agreement.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 26, 2025

Both said they see Hunter starting as a cornerback, with Callahan adding: "Then you find ways to interject him into the offence as he gets more comfortable."

From BBC • Mar. 3, 2025

When Jeremiah Watkins heard someone in the audience interject, “What about trains?” the comedian welcomed the chance to riff.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 22, 2024

"Quiet, please," he continued when Harris tried to interject, in seeming reference to her well-known response to former VP Mike Pence's interruptions during a 2020 debate.

From Salon • Sep. 11, 2024

It was the absolute worst time for Mrs. Caruthers to interject, but Ophie should have expected the old woman wouldn’t be able to keep her mouth shut.

From "Ophie's Ghosts" by Justina Ireland