interlude
Example Sentences
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It’s too early to tell, of course, whether these deals mark a lasting peace or a brief interlude before fighting resumes.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 16, 2026
The military ruled Myanmar for most of its post-independence history before a 10-year interlude saw a civilian government take the reins in a burst of optimism and reform.
From Barron's • Dec. 23, 2025
Although the storm promises to bring Southern California’s first significant soaking in a month, an interlude that followed one of the region’s wettest Novembers on record, Northern California was already hit by storms this week.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 18, 2025
This little interlude can change the direction of a game, and adversely impact the opposition.
From BBC • Nov. 11, 2025
While the rest of the family tossed and dozed, I secretly made my way to the San Marcos River bank and enjoyed a daily interlude of no school, no pestiferous brothers, and no Mother.
From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly
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