as in to interrupt
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One source cited an example when Amorim interrupted a training session because two players were competing to see who could dribble the most.—
Charlotte Harpur,
The Athletic,
24 Jan. 2025 -
Discouraging is one word for a potential work action that would (once again) interrupt CPS students’ educations, upend the routines of working parents and make Chicago a national punch line.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Jan. 2025
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The vote does not discontinue the use of VAR with immediate effect, and the decision will be made at the Federal Assembly at the beginning of March.—
Ali Rampling,
The Athletic,
23 Jan. 2025
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The Trump administration also discontinued functionalities of a government app, CBP One, used by migrants to submit their information and schedule appointments at southwest border ports of entry, according to a statement posted on the Customs and Border Protection website.—
Matt Lavietes,
NBC News,
22 Jan. 2025
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One of his first acts was to fire and suspend some of the key personnel who helped keep our skies safe.—
NBC News,
NBC News,
31 Jan. 2025
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Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson was hit with similar allegations, resulting in his being suspended for 11 games.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
30 Jan. 2025
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While Lebanese army soldiers are dispersed across the south's western sector, Israeli troops remained in control of most of the southeastern sector.—
Compiled by Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports,
arkansasonline.com,
26 Jan. 2025
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While the new guidance means no further actions will be taken to disperse aid funding to programs already approved by the U.S. government, there are exceptions for humanitarian food initiatives and military aid to Israel and Egypt.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
25 Jan. 2025
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The outlet reported South Holland police were called into the meeting, and kicked everyone out of the building, with the fight ending the board meeting, which was never formally adjourned.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
29 Jan. 2025
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The General Assembly in Indianapolis, where Hatcher is a Democratic House member representing Gary, Hobart, Lake Station, and New Chicago, doesn’t adjourn until April 29.—
Carole Carlson,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Jan. 2025
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While the 25 percent levy on imports from Mexico and Canada are postponed for 30 days, the 10 percent tariff on certain goods from China went into effect Tuesday morning.—
Vicki M. Young,
Sourcing Journal,
4 Feb. 2025
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Use extra caution and consider postponing travel until winds subside, or take an alternate route.—
Rachel Dobkin,
Newsweek,
31 Jan. 2025
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Warehouse: Songs and Stories was the end of the road, though, with Hüsker Dü disbanding less than a year after its release.—
Al Shipley,
SPIN,
4 Feb. 2025
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However, the task force later disbanded, and both departments continued working on the individual cases with the FBI's assistance, MacVeigh said.—
Mollie Markowitz,
Fox News,
2 Feb. 2025
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The total amount that could be deferred on a homestead is $10,000, according to the bill, which is also authored by committee chairman Sen. Travis Holdman, R-Markle, and Sen. Brian Buchanan, R-Lebanon.—
Alexandra Kukulka,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Jan. 2025
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Jon Heyman of the New York Post reported Friday on Twitter/X that Scott's contract calls for nearly half ($5.25 million) of his $11 million salary each of the next two seasons to be deferred.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
25 Jan. 2025
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“Intermit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intermit. Accessed 8 Feb. 2025.
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