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cut in

verb

Definition of cut in

as in to interrupt

to cause a disruption in a conversation or discussion a stranger cut in with unsolicited advice on how we could fix our relationship

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Recent Examples of cut in There’s another challenger who could cut in front of Mitchell, given the obvious reverb of Beatlemania. — Devon Ivie, Vulture, 19 Oct. 2026 During a visit in August, I was charmed to find that the fresh Jersey peaches infused into the water were cut in the shape of hearts. — Rachel Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Oct. 2026 United Airlines pulled some December flights and warned of further possible cuts in 2027. — Cathy Bussewitz, Chicago Tribune, 17 Oct. 2026 The agency also reported that the number of parking tickets issued increased slightly, rising from 455 to 457 per month despite enforcement days being cut in half. — Allen Devlin, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cut in

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interrupt

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Adif said in a post on X on Wednesday morning that traffic on the Madrid to Andalucía high-speed line had been interrupted due to a collision between two trains.

— Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 28 Oct. 2026
Strong building codes, effective enforcement, stronger roofs, protected openings and sound roof-to-wall connections can interrupt the expensive cycle of destruction and reconstruction.

— Kevin M. McCarty, Sun Sentinel, 27 Oct. 2026

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