interrupted

Example Sentences

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During one of Monday's engagements, the French president interrupted a speaker on stage to ask the audience to remain quiet.

From BBC • May 12, 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

Mr. Preston started to respond, and Mr. Hamlin interrupted: “Can we just hug it out?”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026

Some in the press corps, exhausted and rattled after a gunman interrupted their dinner, were grateful for the crumbs.

From Salon • Apr. 29, 2026

A low growl from the bed interrupted whatever May’s eyes were about to say.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley