Example Sentences

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She continues to settle scores on Father Figure - the scathing story of a backstabbing protégé, that interpolates the George Michael classic of the same name.

From BBC • Oct. 3, 2025

Travitz appreciates that the band covers songs and interpolates snippets of others into its tunes.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 6, 2023

“At the time, I was loving Wu-Tang, that Ol’ Dirty Bastard song,” said Keys, referring “Brooklyn Zoo” by Ol’ Dirty Bastard, which she interpolates on “Girlfriend.”

From Washington Times • Mar. 30, 2020

And any record nerd has to smile at “Everything He Needs,” which interpolates the chorus of one of Harry Nilsson’s tunes for Olive Oyl from Robert Altman’s 1980 “Popeye” movie.

From Los Angeles Times • May 16, 2019

"I always remember the time," interpolates one of the group, "when he scored me off for roller-skating on Sunday."

From The Lighter Side of School Life by Hay, Ian