1
as in intervals
a break in continuity
an interruption in cable service during the lightning storm
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2
as in pauses
a momentary halt in an activity
a brief interruption in the discussion while we all got coffee
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Recent Examples of interruptions
Employing an easy-to-use UI and minimizing daily operational interruptions also help with end-user uptake.
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Expert Panel®, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Saturday night's skit poked fun at Baier's real-life interruptions of Harris, with Baldwin repeatedly interrupting Rudolph in rapid-fire fashion.
—CBS News, 20 Oct. 2024
This benefits manufacturers by reducing risks associated with global supply chain interruptions.
—Dave Evans, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
Subsequent sourcing interruptions, inflation and concerns about recession were some of the pandemic’s lasting effects.
—Catherine Salfino, Sourcing Journal, 10 Oct. 2024
The mental strain of constant interruptions and lack of time to complete tasks can leave employees feeling undervalued.
—Raquel Gomes, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024
In multi-agent systems, ensuring that workflows can recover from errors or interruptions is essential, particularly in production environments.
—Janakiram Msv, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024
In 2021, 47% of businesses experienced work interruptions caused by cybersecurity attacks, leading to production downtime and financial losses.
—Ben Gebremeskel, Forbes, 7 Oct. 2024
Others have found that limiting their digital engagement, especially during early mornings or late evenings, creates space for deep thinking and decision-making that simply isn’t possible when the mind is constantly buzzing with notifications and digital interruptions.
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 7 Oct. 2024
Expert Panel®, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Saturday night's skit poked fun at Baier's real-life interruptions of Harris, with Baldwin repeatedly interrupting Rudolph in rapid-fire fashion.
—CBS News, 20 Oct. 2024
This benefits manufacturers by reducing risks associated with global supply chain interruptions.
—Dave Evans, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
Subsequent sourcing interruptions, inflation and concerns about recession were some of the pandemic’s lasting effects.
—Catherine Salfino, Sourcing Journal, 10 Oct. 2024
The mental strain of constant interruptions and lack of time to complete tasks can leave employees feeling undervalued.
—Raquel Gomes, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024
In multi-agent systems, ensuring that workflows can recover from errors or interruptions is essential, particularly in production environments.
—Janakiram Msv, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024
In 2021, 47% of businesses experienced work interruptions caused by cybersecurity attacks, leading to production downtime and financial losses.
—Ben Gebremeskel, Forbes, 7 Oct. 2024
Others have found that limiting their digital engagement, especially during early mornings or late evenings, creates space for deep thinking and decision-making that simply isn’t possible when the mind is constantly buzzing with notifications and digital interruptions.
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 7 Oct. 2024
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“Interruptions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interruptions. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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