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the ad-break delivery

noun phrase /thuh-ad-brayk-di-liv-uh-ree/

Definition

A rare, near-perfect synchronisation of takeaway logistics and television scheduling.

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“We had a flawless ad-break delivery, doorbell rang right as the break started.”

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Published 3 August 2026

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