interrupted

Example Sentences

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The network interrupted its usual Sunday night fare for a news special that scored solid ratings.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026

Their meeting was quickly interrupted by a message in the Microsoft Teams chat flagging that Nutella was in outer space.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

He famously interrupted Taylor Swift's acceptance speech at the 2009 MTV Awards, saying Beyoncé should have won the prize for best female artist.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

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

They were interrupted by a smattering of applause.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny