as in to interrupt
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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 -
Kevin Owens interrupted the broadcast and had a spat with Matthew McConaughey, who was sitting in the crowd.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes,
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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At Sony in 2001, he was suspended without pay for 30 days for falsifying film critic quotes to promote four of the studio’s movies.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
17 Jan. 2025
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At least 10 fire department employees are believed to have had suspended licenses while working for the city of Delray Beach, according to brief discussion at the commission meeting earlier this month.—
Angie DiMichele,
Sun Sentinel,
17 Jan. 2025
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Now, however, with the moa extinct, the fungi are likely not being dispersed as widely or as often.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
22 Jan. 2025
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Cunningham’s message to the group lasted no more than 30 seconds — with starting center Jalen Duren listening intently — but by the time the huddle dispersed, the team seemed unified.—
Kelly Iko,
The Athletic,
21 Jan. 2025
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But it was immediately adjourned and lawyers later said that the two sides were engaged in a last-minute settlement negotiation.—
Mark Landler,
New York Times,
21 Jan. 2025
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The parties are now asking the judge to adjourn both the trial and the continuation of a contempt hearing against Giuliani to after Feb. 25, so that the agreement may be executed.—
Ella Lee,
The Hill,
16 Jan. 2025
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But Goodman suffered a cut over his left eye while training, and that match was postponed until January 24.—
Josh Katzowitz,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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Although other awards ceremonies have been postponed or even canceled due to the Los Angeles wildfires, the date for the 2025 Grammys has so far not changed.—
Jennifer Zhan,
Vulture,
22 Jan. 2025
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After the Discovery acquisition was completed a year ago, that unit was disbanded and Ascheim exited the company.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
21 Jan. 2025
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Last year, the net zero alliance for insurers disbanded after losing about half its members, and Climate Action 100+, a group for investors, has suffered departures of prominent members.—
Eshe Nelson,
New York Times,
20 Jan. 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 1 Feb. 2025.
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