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Meanings of intermission in English
A time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something.
Synonyms
Examples for "break"
Examples for "break"
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Yes, that really was his only break in the case thus far.
2
Popular films did, however, break into the best picture race last year.
3
Superb police work, chief: When you friend suggest you break the law.
4
NK: Today we have not heard any reports of diseases break out.
5
Mr Bell said health interventions could break the addiction and crime cycle.
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However, a recent BMJ Case Report has given me pause for thought.
2
They hope the pause for thought will result in better future architecture.
3
The recent stock market volatility has given Liberty pause, the source said.
4
But do we ever pause to ask: is the state entirely necessary?
5
You mean-toask a question?' There was a pause while Jane pondered.
1
However, FIFA rules say any suspension vote needs a 75 percent majority.
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FBC News said the suspension was for 30 days with immediate effect.
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In Geneva, a U.S. official said enrichment suspension remained the powers' position.
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That agreement led to the suspension of planned nurses' strikes this week.
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Binladin did not issue a public statement in response to the suspension.
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One serious issue we fear is an interruption in financing, he said.
2
I did not understand this, but I let him continue without interruption.
3
We present data that indicate a psychological benefit from structured treatment interruption.
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The most common reason for an interruption was to verify patient information.
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Lack of treatment interruption may improve long-term immunological outcome in HIV infection.
Spanish
intermedio Representation performed between two parts of a theatrical production.
Related terms
Usage of intermission in English
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The Aztecs' lead swelled to as many as 23 points after intermission.
2
Creighton regained the lead by scoring the final five points before intermission.
3
However, the Vaqueros didn't flinch and drew within seven points at intermission.
4
Both clubs blew leads before the second intermission in a see-saw affair.
5
Curry and Green led all scorers with 15 points each by intermission.
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Washington tied it 39 seconds prior to intermission on a power play.
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Holt's tip-in with three seconds left brought Providence within three at intermission.
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Kyle Okoposo pulled the Sabres within a goal before the second intermission.
9
Hart came off the Villanova bench to contribute nine points before intermission.
10
Ovechkin and Columbus coach John Tortorella exchanged words just before the intermission.
11
General Joffre continued without intermission to send new forces to the left.
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Eat punctually at noon intermission; enjoy your meal and its after effects.
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Till the next intermission. She slipped through the glass doors and disappeared.
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At intermission they went downstairs and Gershwin received compliments from numerous relatives.
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It has rained without intermission the whole of last night and to-day.
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At the close there was an intermission for carrying off the dead.
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Translations for intermission
Portuguese
Intermission through the time
Intermission across language varieties
United States of America
Common
United Kingdom
Less common