interrupted

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Students sitting exams in the US were particularly badly affected, losing access to Canvas for revision and, in some cases, having online exams interrupted.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

Under Flick's management Raphinha, despite a season interrupted with injuries, has developed into a more consistent and influential attacker.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

The excitement was interrupted by a sudden power cut in the tunnel that sent the scientists in Zurich scrambling for answers.

From Barron's • May 11, 2026

Mr. Preston started to respond, and Mr. Hamlin interrupted: “Can we just hug it out?”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026

“Pirates! Oh, no!” she cried, for truly, she could think of nothing worse, plus it interrupted the part about the cannibal book, which she was desperate to hear.

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood