1
as in intervals
a break in continuity
an interruption in cable service during the lightning storm
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2
as in pauses
a momentary halt in an activity
a brief interruption in the discussion while we all got coffee
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Recent Examples of interruptions
Medical interventions in clinical trials, for instance, can’t simply be paused and picked back up; many studies also rely heavily on collecting data at small and regular intervals, so interruptions are equivalent to massive data holes.
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Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 14 Mar. 2025
The result is a lot of extra interruptions and awkward silences that make collaboration difficult.
—Carmine Gallo, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
Research shows that employees who concentrate on their core tasks without unnecessary interruptions can enhance productivity by up to 40%.
—Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
The customer journey becomes frictionless, allowing smooth transitions between channels without interruptions.
—Marcus Banner, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
If the interruptions continue, consider setting clearer expectations.
—Johnny C. Taylor Jr., USA TODAY, 11 Mar. 2025
History has shown how interruptions in federal funding disproportionately affect HBCUs, leading to declining enrollment, staff layoffs, and stunted institutional growth.
—Marybeth Gasman, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
If there are interruptions in produce coming from south of the border, the organization’s ability to serve could be impacted.
—Rosa Flores, CNN, 11 Mar. 2025
One wonders if the interruptions from the smaller screens will be a permanent blight on the big screen theatrical experience.
—Thomas Doherty, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Dec. 2024
Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 14 Mar. 2025
The result is a lot of extra interruptions and awkward silences that make collaboration difficult.
—Carmine Gallo, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
Research shows that employees who concentrate on their core tasks without unnecessary interruptions can enhance productivity by up to 40%.
—Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
The customer journey becomes frictionless, allowing smooth transitions between channels without interruptions.
—Marcus Banner, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
If the interruptions continue, consider setting clearer expectations.
—Johnny C. Taylor Jr., USA TODAY, 11 Mar. 2025
History has shown how interruptions in federal funding disproportionately affect HBCUs, leading to declining enrollment, staff layoffs, and stunted institutional growth.
—Marybeth Gasman, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
If there are interruptions in produce coming from south of the border, the organization’s ability to serve could be impacted.
—Rosa Flores, CNN, 11 Mar. 2025
One wonders if the interruptions from the smaller screens will be a permanent blight on the big screen theatrical experience.
—Thomas Doherty, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Dec. 2024
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“Interruptions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interruptions. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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