interrupt
verb (used with object)
to cause or make a break in the continuity or uniformity of (a course, process, condition, etc.).
was interrupting
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past progressiveof interrupt.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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That said, the frequency of cutaways could make one feel at times that the game was interrupting the commercials.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 12, 2024
I called my partner while he was on his way to work, and he told me I was interrupting his routine because he likes to listen to music.
From Washington Post ● May 3, 2022
We were trying to write a story about the rekindling of the band and how it was interrupting whatever life family plan that Dawn had.
From Slate ● May 13, 2021
“I don’t know exactly what my thoughts were at the time, but I was angry, mad that somebody was interrupting the church,” Waddell said.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 7, 2017
Amari asked, not sure what she was interrupting.
From "Copper Sun" by Sharon M. Draper
