as in to interrupt
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As Miller relayed this story, the sound of a vehicle coming down the dirt road interrupted him.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026 -
The event had been held at New York City’s Madison Square Garden since its inception from 1877 to 2020, when it was interrupted by the Covid pandemic.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
13 May 2026
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Amazon Today, which used Flex drivers to pick up orders from malls and retailers, was discontinued in late 2024 after drivers often left stores with just one or two items.—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
13 May 2026
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The basic plan has been discontinued.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
13 May 2026
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In March, in the early stages of the Iran war, the transport ministry had met with both MSC and Maersk regarding their shipping operations, with reports indicating the branch was concerned over the stability of trade after the carriers suspended service to the Middle East.—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
15 May 2026
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In March, Uthmeier called on the NFL to suspend the rule altogether.—
Andrea Hsu,
NPR,
15 May 2026
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The report suggests that more unhoused people are dispersed across the county than in previous counts.—
Brady Halbleib,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
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When in use, fans can disperse allergens into the air, so keeping them clean can help improve the air quality in your home and help allergy sufferers breathe better.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
14 May 2026
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McMaster is expected to call for the session after the legislature adjourns Thursday afternoon, sources said.—
Aaron Navarro,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
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Alternatively, the meeting may be adjourned.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 May 2026
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Adding to the fire is Landry's move to postpone the House primaries in the nationwide redistricting battle -- even as absentee ballots had been returned -- while keeping the Senate race on May 16.—
Gaby Vinick,
ABC News,
16 May 2026
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Due to heavy rains and high water levels in the Fox River in late April, the Fox Valley Park District postponed the event, set for April 25 in order to celebrate Earth Day, to May 16.—
David Sharos,
Chicago Tribune,
16 May 2026
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The subject of the Wings documentary Man on the Run, McCartney debuted on SNL in 1980, a year before that group disbanded.—
William Vaillancourt,
Rolling Stone,
17 May 2026
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Police officials said Tuesday that the anti-gang unit would be temporarily disbanded while the department reviews the matter.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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Sellers can opt to defer such work to the buyer and each party puts $2,500 in a city escrow account to be used by the purchaser to come into compliance.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
19 May 2026
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Though the temptation is to defer this work, the cost will show up later.—
Paul Manns,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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“Intermit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intermit. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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