- present participle of interrupt.
interrupting
Example Sentences
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A child interrupting a meeting became, depending on the meeting, either completely understandable or still mortifying.
From Salon ● Sep. 23, 2026
"After seeing how these two independent pathways intersect, we wanted to see if interrupting one could prevent their partnership in promoting SASP," said Adams.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 14, 2026
A stroke in 2012 left him partially paralyzed, interrupting a busy acting career.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2026
Scientists say human behavior, including the unchecked burning of fossil fuels, is warming the global climate and interrupting weather patterns.
From Barron's ● Aug. 24, 2026
"Mom," George moaned, "he's still bugging us. We can't finish the interview if Scott keeps interrupting."
From "Pony Problems: Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew, #3" by Carolyn Keene
