interrupted

Example Sentences

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At this moment communications with Earth will be interrupted: the four astronauts are expected to become the human beings who have traveled farthest from Earth, breaking the Apollo 13 record.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

According to the Italian news outlet La Repubblica, the thieves were interrupted by the museum’s security system and abandoned an attempt to grab a fourth artwork.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Now he’s 6-2 and healthy after a broken foot last year interrupted his first season on varsity.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

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

From Science Daily • Mar. 26, 2026

“Daisy,” I interrupted in a low voice, “is this old man a ghost or something?”

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls