frequent interruptions

collocation in English

meaningsoffrequentandinterruption

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frequent
adjective
uk
/ˈfriː.kwənt/us
/ˈfriː.kwənt/
happening ...
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interruption
noun[C or U]
uk
/ˌɪn.təˈrʌp.ʃən/us
/ˌɪn.t̬əˈrʌp.ʃən/
an occasion when someone or something stops something from happening for a ...
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(Definition offrequentandinterruptionfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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I shall consider how far landings might be alternated between the runways, though any such arrangement would be liable tofrequentinterruptionby unpredictable contingencies.
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The first alternative would result infrequentinterruptionof industrial activity, often without any real need.
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There are frequent interruptions as the narrator's supporters contribute additional information, make corrections and offer their own opinions.
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There were frequent interruptions of cane deliveries from field to factory.
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I understand that one project cost double the initial estimate because of frequent interruptions to work when annual funds were exhausted.
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We also know that it is also partly due to the fact that there are frequent interruptions in the supply of raw materials.
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I have done that because of frequent interruptions.
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It appears that only those whose behavioural difficulties cause frequent interruptions to the physical act of walking will qualify.
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Owing mainly to unfavourable atmospheric conditions, the service has recently been subject to frequent interruptions.
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Perhaps his previous frequent interruptions have exhausted him so much that he was asleep during that part of my speech.
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Already these frequent interruptions have made the speeches much longer than they need have been.
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The need to plan spending on an annual basis in the public sector meant that projects were subject to frequent interruptions.
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I rather deprecate these frequent interruptions.
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Electricity supply is severely restricted and is subject to frequent interruptions without warning.
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The session was tumultuous and included frequent interruptions by opponents of the bill.
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They work under cognitive overload, engaging in multitasking and encountering frequent interruptions.
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Later, on the 12th, she assisted the in unloading her cargo despite frequent interruptions by enemy air raids.
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The school addresses the problem of frequent interruptions, partly, by letting a student take a single short course (or a limited number) at a time.
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Air attacks caused frequent interruptions, but the work continued.
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Communication is non-verbal during a performance, however in rehearsal frequent interruptions allow directions as to how the music should be played.
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