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intermission

[in-ter-mish-uhn] / ˌɪn tərˈmɪʃ ən /


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This small piece, performed without intermission, takes on an impressive magnitude.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

But he never wrote it, and during intermission the audience is polled to see whether Mr. Lynn’s prologue should be performed.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

Running time: About 90 minutes, with one intermission.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 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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