interrupted

Example Sentences

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According to the Italian news outlet La Repubblica, the thieves were interrupted by the museum’s security system and abandoned an attempt to grab a fourth artwork.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Now he’s 6-2 and healthy after a broken foot last year interrupted his first season on varsity.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

The researchers propose that aging may involve long periods of relative stability interrupted by brief, rapid changes.

From Science Daily • Mar. 26, 2026

At this moment communications with Earth will be interrupted: the four astronauts are expected to become the human beings who've traveled farthest from Earth, breaking the Apollo 13 record.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

“But you said it was in February,” Karl interrupted.

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo