How to Use intermission in a Sentence

intermission

noun
  • 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 Wolf Pack were able to cut the lead to 3-2 before the intermission.
    Staff Report, courant.com, 12 Dec. 2021
  • 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
  • And that became the trap door, the explosive play that put the Bears in a 21-9 hole at the intermission.
    Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 4 Nov. 2024
  • 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 Lakers played a good first half, trailing the Suns just 54-52 at the intermission.
    Los Angeles Times, 22 Dec. 2021
  • 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
  • The Sabres got their legs late in the period to get to intermission 1-1.
    Matthew Fairburn, The Athletic, 23 Nov. 2024
  • Yes, the running time is 3.5 hours, but the only thing too long is the intermission.
    John Waters, Vulture, 6 Dec. 2024
  • 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
  • The Monarchs also staged a goal-line stand in the final seconds of the first half and led 24-0 at the intermission.
    Josh Peter, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2021
  • Both teams scored goals in the first half to go into intermission tied 1-1.
    Al.com Reports, al, 13 May 2022
  • The first film, at 2 hours and 40 minutes, is about as long as the entire play, with intermission.
    Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 26 Nov. 2024
  • The Bulldogs outscored Orange Beach 21-4 in the third quarter and held the Makos to 9 points after intermission in the win.
    Al.com Reports, al, 22 Dec. 2021
  • 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
  • Neither team shot well in a low-scoring first half, with the Suns ahead 46-38 lead at the intermission.
    Mark Ambrogi, ajc, 15 Jan. 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

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