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interlude

[in-ter-lood] / ˈɪn tərˌlud /


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This drama is far from over, even if a private coffee and a very public, grand occasion means there is a brief interlude today.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

A rare decade-long interlude starting in 2011 saw the top brass loosen their grip and Suu Kyi's civilian government tentatively take the reins in a burst of optimism and reform.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

It’s too early to tell, of course, whether these deals mark a lasting peace or a brief interlude before fighting resumes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 16, 2026

One more brief, explosive interlude later, Ilya blurts out Shane’s name, and for the first time in all the years they’ve circled each other.

From Salon • Dec. 26, 2025

My South Carolina interlude has a dreamlike quality to it.

From "Three Little Words: A Memoir" by Ashley Rhodes-Courter




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