interrupting

Example Sentences

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"Any meeting with Asha has to be a talk show. She will do all the talking, of course, interrupting the flow of words only to sing," Bharatan, her biographer, wrote.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

“They’ll say ‘I’m a great listener’ and then continue interrupting the interviewer.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 11, 2026

Dreams, especially those that are vivid and immersive, may actually make sleep feel deeper and more restorative rather than interrupting it.

From Science Daily • Mar. 26, 2026

“Other places in the world would call this terrorism,” said María, the retiree who blocked the police from interrupting the street cleanup.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2026

Raps told the story of Pickie being scolded for interrupting his father’s work.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock