commercial break
noun
: the time when advertisements are broadcast during a radio or television program
We'll be back after the commercial break.
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During a commercial break, the Best Actor nominee saluted the strength of the Hollywood community and encouraged his fellow attendees to get out of their seats for an impromptu dance party.
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Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 3 Mar. 2025
In non-Domingo news, supporting actress nominees Fernanda Torres and Monica Barbaro share a big embrace during the commercial break.
—Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 3 Mar. 2025
Inside the show, Chalamet and Jenner shared a sweet moment with his sister Pauline Chalamet and Elle Fanning, who greeted the couple in their seats during a commercial break.
—Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 3 Mar. 2025
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Taylor Swift chats with Blue Ivy
Rebecca Cohen
After presenting her mom with the Grammy for best country album, Swift caught up with Blue Ivy during a commercial break.
—Rebecca Cohen, NBC News, 3 Feb. 2025
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Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 3 Mar. 2025
In non-Domingo news, supporting actress nominees Fernanda Torres and Monica Barbaro share a big embrace during the commercial break.
—Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 3 Mar. 2025
Inside the show, Chalamet and Jenner shared a sweet moment with his sister Pauline Chalamet and Elle Fanning, who greeted the couple in their seats during a commercial break.
—Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 3 Mar. 2025
Kevin Winter / Getty Images for The Recording Academy
4d ago / 7:23 PM PST
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Taylor Swift chats with Blue Ivy
Rebecca Cohen
After presenting her mom with the Grammy for best country album, Swift caught up with Blue Ivy during a commercial break.
—Rebecca Cohen, NBC News, 3 Feb. 2025
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“Commercial break.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/commercial%20break. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
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