interlude
Example Sentences
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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
Fun fact: In concert, she reproduces the lilting whistled interlude to perfection.
From Los Angeles Times
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
The many self-interrogating interludes are intended to add depth but serve only to create a drag on the action.
His melody is streaked with both hope and resignation, while brief guitar interludes underscore the sense of dislocation.
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