interrupted

Example Sentences

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Even his return was interrupted by "minor" fitness issues.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

In an age of seemingly nonstop spam, that act of rebellion can feel deeply satisfying, like heckling a telemarketer who interrupted dinner.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

Kimi Antonelli led George Russell to a Mercedes one-two in a practice session at the Canadian Grand Prix that was interrupted after Alex Albon's Williams collided with a groundhog.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

During the show’s monologue, Colbert was riffing on Starbucks opening in Italy when a couple and their son sitting in the audience interrupted him.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

“Number—” I asked the next caller, but a young-sounding voice interrupted before I could even finish the greeting.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse