as in to insert
to put among or between others
she occasionally interjected comments into the conversation
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Recent Examples of interject
Mayor Vi Lyles interjected before the video finished to tell Lamb his time was up.
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Charlotte Observer,
1 June 2026
One even hid in the lower branches of my Norway spruce tree while singing and interjecting the sound which gave it its name.
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Sheryl De Vore,
Chicago Tribune,
27 May 2026
Harvey Barnes interjected and darted forward, crossing for Nick Woltemade, but West Ham were playing at 33rpm to Newcastle’s 45.
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George Caulkin,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
Perhaps that’s why Lucy was able to ignore the signs for so long, some of which the audience is given the chance to see in a dark and disquieting flashback that Kreutzer cleverly interjects during the movie’s second act.
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David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
15 May 2026
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Charlotte Observer,
1 June 2026
One even hid in the lower branches of my Norway spruce tree while singing and interjecting the sound which gave it its name.
—
Sheryl De Vore,
Chicago Tribune,
27 May 2026
Harvey Barnes interjected and darted forward, crossing for Nick Woltemade, but West Ham were playing at 33rpm to Newcastle’s 45.
—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
Perhaps that’s why Lucy was able to ignore the signs for so long, some of which the audience is given the chance to see in a dark and disquieting flashback that Kreutzer cleverly interjects during the movie’s second act.
—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
15 May 2026
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Itanare, Flores and Luis Freites Arvilla would then take turns appearing to approach the ATM, insert a card and enter a PIN, withdraw cash, and then repeat the process.
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Grill, uncovered, turning often, until charred in spots and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of thighs and/or drumsticks registers 160°, about 5 minutes more.
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Instead of doubling down on a flawed system, policymakers can make gradual changes by introducing new tax categories in the existing framework and imposing taxes that correspond to the alcoholic content of that category.
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In its opening match, Cape Verde introduced itself with a draw against mighty Spain.
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Understanding this is the key to transforming cybersecurity from a technical hurdle into a corporate governance pillar, one that injects a core of trust into an era defined by mistrust.
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This nutty sheep’s milk cheese from Spain is injected with a sweet and tangy tomato jam to give it a unique ruddy appearance.
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“Interject.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interject. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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