interrupted
Example Sentences
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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
Now he’s 6-2 and healthy after a broken foot last year interrupted his first season on varsity.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026
The researchers propose that aging may involve long periods of relative stability interrupted by brief, rapid changes.
From Science Daily • Mar. 26, 2026
Government pathologist Richard Njoroge told journalists on Tuesday evening that what they found was "quite unusual" with bodies "stacked in gunny bags", after a day-long process that was interrupted by heavy rains.
From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026
When the princess started to object, Jack’s grandfather interrupted her.
From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley
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