ad break
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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When video streaming platforms were first launched, they were marketed as an affordable way to watch your favorite movies without the interruption of an ad break.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026
We wanted to meet people where they were with a real-time moment of calm, delivered through a simple and unexpected 15- to 30-second silent ad break in between the updates and alerts.
From Salon • Nov. 8, 2024
We’d park out front of our house in Moscow, Idaho, wait until the ad break, run inside, turn on the TV and scoop up some mint chocolate chip ice cream.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 5, 2022
DeMarsico gave deGrom, the Mets’ co-ace, his own star moment, skipping an ad break to show his first-inning warm-up pitches.
From New York Times • Aug. 16, 2022
During an ad break, ITV2 played a trailer for Big Brother, confirming rumours that the reality show will be revived on the channel in 2023.
From BBC • Aug. 1, 2022
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