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Recent Examples of intercept
But on this day, his routine was abruptly interrupted when authorities intercepted him.
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Lee Habeeb, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Apr. 2025
But with the Colombian making no attempt to play the ball before Tarkowski intercepted it, VAR official Paul Tierney did not intervene.
—James Pearce, New York Times, 3 Apr. 2025
The 99 people were intercepted Thursday about 35 miles north of Cap-Hatien, Haiti, packed into a 35-foot boat that was heading north toward the Turks and Caicos, the Coast Guard said in a statement.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2025
Giuliano Simeone later made it 4-1 after four Brazil defenders again failed to intercept a low cross – this time from Nicolás Tagliafico – smashing the ball emphatically off the underside of the crossbar.
—Matias Grez, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2025
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Lee Habeeb, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Apr. 2025
But with the Colombian making no attempt to play the ball before Tarkowski intercepted it, VAR official Paul Tierney did not intervene.
—James Pearce, New York Times, 3 Apr. 2025
The 99 people were intercepted Thursday about 35 miles north of Cap-Hatien, Haiti, packed into a 35-foot boat that was heading north toward the Turks and Caicos, the Coast Guard said in a statement.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2025
Giuliano Simeone later made it 4-1 after four Brazil defenders again failed to intercept a low cross – this time from Nicolás Tagliafico – smashing the ball emphatically off the underside of the crossbar.
—Matias Grez, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intercept
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At one point, police said, the couple stopped and became involved in a verbal altercation, and the man allegedly grabbed her by the neck and strangled her.—
Kristen Taketa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Mar. 2025
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The teacher showed up unannounced at the student's home on Wednesday and requested that the child grab the missing homework assignment, the family said.—
Landon Mion,
Fox News,
25 Mar. 2025
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The former pastor of a Virginia megachurch has been convicted of burglary and stalking after video captured him sneaking into the home of a previous member of his congregation.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr.,
USA TODAY,
22 Mar. 2025
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Under Gray’s leadership, the Rose BC captured the inaugural Unrivaled championship.—
C. Isaiah Smalls II,
Miami Herald,
22 Mar. 2025
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Instead, block unwanted calls and messages and refuse to provide financial information in response to an unexpected request.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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In contrast, saucer feeders allow the hummingbird to use its long tongue, as long as bees don’t enter and block the ports.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
14 Apr. 2025
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If caught in a rip current, remain calm.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Apr. 2025
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This has led to more people trying their luck at catching one, even if they’re not supposed to.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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In February, Border Patrol nationwide seized 45 pounds of heroin, the most interdicted in a month since May 2022.—
Anna Giaritelli,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
23 Mar. 2025
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Countries such as Greece, Italy, and Spain have sought to deter and interdict illicit trafficking by building border fences and enhancing their coast guard and other maritime capabilities.—
Michael E. O’Hanlon,
Foreign Affairs,
18 Mar. 2025
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“Intercept.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intercept. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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