interjection

Example Sentences

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After the 11-term Democrat's third interjection and prior warnings to maintain decorum, House Speaker Mike Johnson ordered the sergeant-at-arms to remove Green from the chamber.

From Salon • Mar. 6, 2025

But some prospective jurors revealed sensitive information on their own, without any interjection from the judge.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 16, 2024

“You’re abusing my time,” he responded after one interjection from Board Chair Janice Hahn.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 20, 2023

After the interjection, the silence continued after a short delay.

From BBC • Feb. 24, 2023

Every now and then a staccato interjection from my grandmother.

From "Jacob Have I Loved" by Katherine Paterson