How to Use interference in a Sentence
interference
noun- It was hard to hear the radio program because of all the interference.
- We had to put up with loud noise and constant interference from the neighbors.
- The TV picture had a lot of interference.
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He was flagged for pass interference on his first play back in the game.
—Fox News, 15 Oct. 2023
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But the two goaltender interference calls played a huge role in the game.
—Aaron Portzline, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
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Jay Shaw was called for pass interference in the end zone.
—Jeff Potrykus, Journal Sentinel, 1 Oct. 2022
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The Panthers challenged the Guentzel goal for goaltender interference on the play but the call stood.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 15 Feb. 2024
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The twins have a lower profile for less interference with the lines.
—Kevin Koenig, Robb Report, 16 Jan. 2023
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The Sox saw one game end with an interference call near second base against the Orioles.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 4 June 2024
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The various vocals on the track sound crisp and free of interference.
—PCMAG, 17 Mar. 2024
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That score was set up when the Chiefs were flagged for pass interference on third-and-10 two plays earlier to give the Texans a first down at the 4.
—Kristie Rieken, Chron, 18 Dec. 2022
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With the moon completely full, the Aquariids will have to compete with some bright light interference to be seen in the night sky.
—Taylor Nicioli, CNN, 4 May 2023
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Some called it a blatant act of interference in the German elections, which were then about a week away.
—Simon Shuster/berlin, TIME, 22 Feb. 2025
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Willem Dafoe warns about the U.S. government’s interference in the arts.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 27 Mar. 2025
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This reduces the amount of interference for rainfall, which quickly forms streams on parched ground and leads to greater flood risk.
—Leila Sackur, NBC News, 8 Jan. 2023
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The interference pattern on the far wall will shift to reflect the new possible route.
—Quanta Magazine, 6 Feb. 2023
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Sutton was called for pass interference and the Bengals got bailed out.
—The Enquirer, 12 Sep. 2022
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Holding calls, pass interference calls, non-calls change the game.
—John Archibald | Jarchibald@al.com, al, 13 Feb. 2023
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Zaire Franklin commits pass interference for 39 yards on a 3rd-down play.
—Scott Horner, The Indianapolis Star, 21 Nov. 2022
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The results: pass break-up, pass interference and incomplete near the goal line.
—Nick Alvarez | Nalvarez@al.com, al, 11 Oct. 2022
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Another pass interference penalty gave the Brahmas a first-and-goal from the 1-yard line late in the fourth quarter.
—Josh Criswell, Chron, 5 Mar. 2023
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The run comes after a pass interference call as Sam Ehlinger tries to hit Parris Campbell deep.
—Scott Horner, The Indianapolis Star, 31 Oct. 2022
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The Oilers challenged whether there was goalie interference and lost, putting the Wings on a man advantage.
—Helene St. James, Detroit Free Press, 12 Jan. 2024
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The pass fell incomplete, but the Buckeyes were called for pass interference, setting up first-and-goal.
—Tony Garcia, USA TODAY, 26 Nov. 2022
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The pass fell incomplete, but OSU was called for pass interference, setting up first-and-goal.
—Tony Garcia, Detroit Free Press, 26 Nov. 2022
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Weah returned the ball to him and, with Gio Reyna running interference in the box, Pulisic whipped a shot over the leaping goalkeeper.
—Steven Goff, Washington Post, 27 June 2024
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Solar flares, if intense enough, can cause radio interference on the sunlit side of the Earth.
—Jon Kelvey, Popular Science, 27 Feb. 2023
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The interference with commercial trade in the Red Sea has a trickle-down effect that could drive up the costs of goods on Maryland households.
—Chevy Weiss, Baltimore Sun, 21 June 2024
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Ringo plays an aggressive style, and that can lead to some big plays and, by the same token, some big missteps; he was flagged for pass interference five times in 2022.
—Jim McBride, BostonGlobe.com, 25 Apr. 2023
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But there were some concerns that there may have some problems with interference de-confliction at the edges of the boundaries.
—IEEE Spectrum, 29 Mar. 2023
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