How to Use intermission in a Sentence

intermission

noun
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  • We'll return after a brief intermission.
  • And the Hawks used the fight — and the first intermission — to shake off the cobwebs.
    — Phil Thompson, chicagotribune.com, 13 Mar. 2022
  • The Hawks' offense moved in front for a 12-6 lead over the Cougars at the intermission.
    — Ledeai, The Arizona Republic, 19 Aug. 2023
  • The Rangers opened a slim 7-3 gap over the Royals at the intermission.
    — Indy Star Sports, The Indianapolis Star, 26 Mar. 2023
  • The Braves opened a massive 38-15 gap over the Rebels at the intermission.
    — Indy Star Sports, The Indianapolis Star, 7 Mar. 2023
  • Kamloops broke the game open with goals on both sides of the 2nd intermission.
    — Dylan Bumbarger, oregonlive, 16 Apr. 2023
  • The Chargers opened a massive 46-0 gap over the Raiders at the intermission.
    — Ledeai, The Courier-Journal, 19 Aug. 2023
  • The Panthers' offense jumped in front for an 8-6 lead over the Kings at the intermission.
    — Indy Star Sports, The Indianapolis Star, 19 Aug. 2023
  • Brink’s buzzer-beating layup to end the first half gave the Sparks life but the Wings still led, 44-38, at intermission.
    — John W. Davis, Orange County Register, 7 June 2024
  • The Sabercats took a 7-6 lead over the Demons heading to the intermission locker room.
    — Ledeai, The Arizona Republic, 19 Aug. 2023
  • At the end of intermission, all the lights were turned off and everyone lit a match.
    — Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2022
  • The Wolves took a 19-16 lead over the Falcons heading to the intermission locker room.
    — Indy Star Sports, The Indianapolis Star, 19 Aug. 2023
  • The Knights opened an enormous 17-0 gap over the Broncos at the intermission.
    — Ledeai, Journal Sentinel, 19 Aug. 2023
  • Lewis added five points in the second quarter and the Sailors led 21-8 at intermission.
    — Craig Clary, Baltimore Sun, 25 Jan. 2023
  • The Aztecs trailed for most of the first half, by as many as eight on a couple of occasions, and were down 33-28 at the intermission.
    — Eddie Timanus, USA TODAY, 26 Mar. 2023
  • Both teams scored goals in the first half to go into intermission tied 1-1.
    — Al.com Reports, al, 13 May 2022
  • At the start of intermission, a blue curtain comes down.
    — Lisa Kennedy, The Denver Post, 12 Apr. 2024
  • The Bears came out after intermission to outscore the Bulldogs 20-9 in the third quarter.
    — Al.com Reports, al, 15 Feb. 2022
  • The Patriots opened a small 7-4 gap over the Royals at the intermission.
    — Indy Star Sports, The Indianapolis Star, 31 Mar. 2023
  • The Vikings opened a towering 35-7 gap over the Wildcats at the intermission.
    — Indy Star Sports, The Indianapolis Star, 19 Aug. 2023
  • Brant’s play, which runs two hours with intermission, gets off to a slow start and its writing is stiff in places.
    — Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Oct. 2022
  • The Sooners led by as many as seven in the first half and settled for a 35-31 intermission lead.
    — Tony Sellars, Chron, 31 Dec. 2022
  • By the time the intermission hit, the Cougars were two-of-eight on third down and had more incomplete passes (nine) than first downs (six).
    — Kevin Reynolds, The Salt Lake Tribune, 3 Sep. 2023
  • The Cougars forced a three-and-out and took over at their 48-yard-line with 37 seconds left before intermission.
    — David Hinojosa, San Antonio Express-News, 3 Dec. 2022
  • But the most important numbers have the clubs tied, 0-0, at the intermission.
    — Cincinnati Enquirer, The Enquirer, 12 Mar. 2023
  • The Briar Jumpers took a 21-15 lead over the Commodores heading to the intermission locker room.
    — Ledeai, The Courier-Journal, 19 Aug. 2023
  • Howard, the concert was three and a half hours nonstop, there was no intermission.
    — Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 25 Jan. 2024
  • The Argylls fought to a 33-20 intermission margin at the Comets' expense.
    — Indy Star Sports, The Indianapolis Star, 2 Mar. 2023
  • The new version of the play clocks in at under three hours, including intermission, compared to the current running time of three-and-a-half hours.
    — Caitlin Huston, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Oct. 2024
  • The film is divided into two halfs, with an intermission that feels like a thematic break.
    — Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Sep. 2024

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