It was hard to hear the radio program because of all the interference.
We had to put up with loud noise and constant interference from the neighbors.
The TV picture had a lot of interference.
He was flagged for pass interference on his first play back in the game. —👁 Image Fox News,
15 Oct. 2023
With the game tied 2-2 at the time, the refs called Bennett for goalie interference, much to the chagrin of the Panthers. —👁 Image
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
7 June 2025
But the two goaltender interference calls played a huge role in the game. —👁 Image
Aaron Portzline,
The Athletic,
25 Mar. 2025
Jay Shaw was called for pass interference in the end zone. —👁 Image
Jeff Potrykus,
Journal Sentinel,
1 Oct. 2022
The Panthers challenged the Guentzel goal for goaltender interference on the play but the call stood. —👁 Image
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
15 Feb. 2024
The twins have a lower profile for less interference with the lines. —👁 Image
Kevin Koenig,
Robb Report,
16 Jan. 2023
Like your ego almost has to move out of the way and make room for the exchange to take place without interference. —👁 Image
Steve Baltin,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
The Sox saw one game end with an interference call near second base against the Orioles. —👁 Image
Lamond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
4 June 2024
The various vocals on the track sound crisp and free of interference. —👁 Image PCMAG,
17 Mar. 2024
That score was set up when the Chiefs were flagged for pass interference on third-and-10 two plays earlier to give the Texans a first down at the 4. —👁 Image
Kristie Rieken,
Chron,
18 Dec. 2022
With the moon completely full, the Aquariids will have to compete with some bright light interference to be seen in the night sky. —👁 Image
Taylor Nicioli,
CNN,
4 May 2023
Some called it a blatant act of interference in the German elections, which were then about a week away. —👁 Image
Simon Shuster/berlin,
TIME,
22 Feb. 2025
Willem Dafoe warns about the U.S. government’s interference in the arts. —👁 Image
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
27 Mar. 2025
This reduces the amount of interference for rainfall, which quickly forms streams on parched ground and leads to greater flood risk. —👁 Image
Leila Sackur,
NBC News,
8 Jan. 2023
The interference pattern on the far wall will shift to reflect the new possible route. —👁 Image Quanta Magazine,
6 Feb. 2023
Sutton was called for pass interference and the Bengals got bailed out. —👁 Image The Enquirer,
12 Sep. 2022
Holding calls, pass interference calls, non-calls change the game. —👁 Image
John Archibald | Jarchibald@al.com,
al,
13 Feb. 2023
Zaire Franklin commits pass interference for 39 yards on a 3rd-down play. —👁 Image
Scott Horner,
The Indianapolis Star,
21 Nov. 2022
The results: pass break-up, pass interference and incomplete near the goal line. —👁 Image
Nick Alvarez | Nalvarez@al.com,
al,
11 Oct. 2022
Another pass interference penalty gave the Brahmas a first-and-goal from the 1-yard line late in the fourth quarter. —👁 Image
Josh Criswell,
Chron,
5 Mar. 2023
The run comes after a pass interference call as Sam Ehlinger tries to hit Parris Campbell deep. —👁 Image
Scott Horner,
The Indianapolis Star,
31 Oct. 2022
The Oilers challenged whether there was goalie interference and lost, putting the Wings on a man advantage. —👁 Image
Helene St. James,
Detroit Free Press,
12 Jan. 2024
The pass fell incomplete, but the Buckeyes were called for pass interference, setting up first-and-goal. —👁 Image
Tony Garcia,
USA TODAY,
26 Nov. 2022
The pass fell incomplete, but OSU was called for pass interference, setting up first-and-goal. —👁 Image
Tony Garcia,
Detroit Free Press,
26 Nov. 2022
Instead, what Young found was that the light was spread out on the wall in alternating interference patterns of light and dark. —👁 Image
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
31 July 2025
Patrick Bailey got dinged for a catcher’s interference call, too. —👁 Image
Andrew Baggarly,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2026
There were at least four false starts by both the first- and second-team offenses, a pass interference in the red zone and at least one holding penalty. —👁 Image
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Apr. 2026
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