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intermission

[in-ter-mish-uhn] / ˌɪn tərˈmɪʃ ən /


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After intermission, New York made 11 3-pointers, 55% of their attempts.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

The 1750s were a slow decade resembling a theatrical intermission.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

LeBron James has 27 points and six assists but Austin Reaves has an off night and the Thunder prove too much after intermission.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

Howden had a chance to double the lead less than six minutes before the second intermission, but he whiffed trying to bat a loose puck in an open net from the right side.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

The houselights go down again, signaling the end of intermission.

From "Will Grayson, Will Grayson" by John Green and David Levithan




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