interrupted

Example Sentences

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It was clutching half a hazelnut in its paws, and looked up peevishly at being interrupted.

From Literature

I interrupted Ba and urged Mr. Lew to rest at the desk.

From Literature

“Number—” I asked the next caller, but a young-sounding voice interrupted before I could even finish the greeting.

From Literature

Instead, “Undertone” is like getting to the climactic moment of your favorite horror podcast, only to have the terrifying impetus interrupted by a Squarespace ad.

From Salon

“Reminders of Him” could use a little more swooning, a little less of the endless middle stretch of driving and talking, interrupted by wet sprints through thunderstorms.

From Los Angeles Times