interregnums

noun

variants or interregna
Definition of interregnumsnext
plural of interregnum
as in intervals
a break in continuity the democratic regime proved to be a short-lived interregnum between dictatorships

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  1. intervals
  2. gaps
  3. interruptions
  4. interludes
Noun
  • Microwave white chocolate chips in a medium heatproof bowl on HIGH in 15-second intervals until melted, about 1 minute, stirring between intervals.
    Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Like Tomb Raider and Uncharted, The Great Circle is puzzle-heavy, requiring players to match up levers and cogs at frequent intervals to open doors or boxes.
    Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of intervals
Noun
  • On the one hand, fewer employees pursuing traditional leadership tracks can create gaps in decision-making, team development, and operational consistency.
    Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Report Notes Staffing Problem The task force found that Thomas Crooks, the gunman in Butler, Pennsylvania, exploited security gaps caused by insufficient staffing and resources.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of gaps
Noun
  • Dodge, the Arch insurance executive, recommends travelers consider a policy that covers trip cancellations, interruptions, and delays caused by weather or other covered reasons.
    Christopher Elliott, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
  • To address this, ensure your CV emphasises your future contributions rather than dwelling on past interruptions.
    Andrew Fennell, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of interruptions
Noun
  • Though that particular performance took a turn for Fallon, the late night host managed to survive his encounters with the Jonas Brothers, Justin Timberlake, and more, as other stars joined him for their own musical interludes.
    Shania Russell, EW.com, 5 Dec. 2024
  • These musical interludes aren’t surprising.
    Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 25 Nov. 2024
Definition of interludes
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