as in to insert
to put among or between others
she occasionally interjected comments into the conversation
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The book, by Martyna Majok (of Cost of Living, which was also directed by Bonney), merges past and present through Susanna’s narration, while Bonney has the show’s ensemble onstage around her as their characters interject in Susanna’s story, sometimes to play a scene, sometimes to add commentary.
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Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
5 June 2026
Throughout his arguments, Brailsford interjected a few times.
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Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
5 June 2026
Bateman interjected as Stewart agreed.
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Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
2 June 2026
Early episodes are somewhat chaotic, with many unfinished questions and sentences interjected by giggles.
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Tiney Ricciardi,
Denver Post,
1 June 2026
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Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
5 June 2026
Throughout his arguments, Brailsford interjected a few times.
—
Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
5 June 2026
Bateman interjected as Stewart agreed.
—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
2 June 2026
Early episodes are somewhat chaotic, with many unfinished questions and sentences interjected by giggles.
—
Tiney Ricciardi,
Denver Post,
1 June 2026
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Itanare, Flores and Luis Freites Arvilla would then take turns appearing to approach the ATM, insert a card and enter a PIN, withdraw cash, and then repeat the process.
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Grill, uncovered, turning often, until charred in spots and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of thighs and/or drumsticks registers 160°, about 5 minutes more.
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Instead of doubling down on a flawed system, policymakers can make gradual changes by introducing new tax categories in the existing framework and imposing taxes that correspond to the alcoholic content of that category.
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In its opening match, Cape Verde introduced itself with a draw against mighty Spain.
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Understanding this is the key to transforming cybersecurity from a technical hurdle into a corporate governance pillar, one that injects a core of trust into an era defined by mistrust.
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This nutty sheep’s milk cheese from Spain is injected with a sweet and tangy tomato jam to give it a unique ruddy appearance.
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“Interject.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interject. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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