interrupted

Example Sentences

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But even as he began to introduce his final guest as hailing from "the Vatican", a staffer interrupted to say Pope Leo was refusing to come out of his dressing room.

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

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

He looked startled, like she had interrupted his thoughts.

From "Caterpillar Summer" by Gillian McDunn