We'll return after a brief intermission. an awkward intermission between speeches
Recent Examples on the WebMichele reportedly received her first standing O just for coming onstage and the audience leapt to their feet at least three more times before intermission. Lester Fabian Brathwaite, EW.com, 7 Sep. 2022 The actress received four standing ovations before intermission. Michael Gioia, Peoplemag, 7 Sep. 2022 The Tigers scored 17 unanswered points and held Male to just four first downs before intermission thanks in large part to their secondary.The Courier-Journal, 3 Sep. 2022 Ritzie’s second touchdown pass of the night completed an excellent 43-yard drive by the Rams – who seemed to be in the driver’s seat ahead 14-9 with just two minutes remaining before intermission. Evan Merrill, The Enquirer, 3 Sep. 2022 Princeton went into the intermission with a 21-0 lead. Jack Schmelzinger, The Enquirer, 27 Aug. 2022 Ogwumike had 21 points in the first half to help the Sparks take a 42-40 lead into intermission. Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 19 July 2022 Closing time: The Heat led 39-18 at the end of the opening period, their scoring high for any quarter this postseason, pushing that lead to 26 in the second period, before taking a 62-47 lead into the intermission. Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 22 May 2022 Both teams scored goals in the first half to go into intermission tied 1-1. Al.com Reports, al, 13 May 2022 See More
Word History
Etymology
Middle English intermyssyown, from Latin intermission-, intermissio, from intermittere