intercept
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It said that law enforcement officials were working to intercept any additional letters, but “it is possible that some letters may reach their destinations.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 17, 2026
According to Beskrestnov, Ukraine uses Starlink to help intercept drones, although exactly how this works has never been made clear.
From Barron's ● Oct. 14, 2026
The kingdom appears to be struggling to intercept the attacks, which are likely to continue, it said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 10, 2026
The shipment went through a freight hub at East Midlands Airport on the way, allowing NCA and Border Force to intercept on Friday.
From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2026
Even the Navy admitted that the Coast Guard was “10 years more advanced” than its own intercept service.
From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield
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A top FBI official recently revealed that the bureau does have the authority to make such intercepts.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 18, 2026
Israel's army sometimes intercepts drones that cross the border, but also often loses contact with the small, low-flying devices.
From BBC ● May 28, 2026
It now intercepts a vast proportion of drones and missiles – although Russia often fires them in such great numbers they overwhelmed air defences and many do get through.
From BBC ● May 25, 2026
SkyFall’s P1-Sun intercepts other drones, like Russia’s versions of Iran’s Shahed drones.
From Barron's ● Apr. 28, 2026
I go for his face next, but he intercepts my hand, and then his fingers rotate until they’re intertwined with mine.
From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison
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Russia’s Defense Ministry said on Sunday that it had intercepted more than 1,000 Ukrainian drones across the country, including the Moscow region.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 18, 2026
Padilla said postal inspectors intercepted a suspicious parcel addressed to his office, according to reports.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 17, 2026
The airspace above Moscow was closed for several house, causing flight delays, as 644 drones were intercepted above 26 Russian regions, the defence ministry said.
From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2026
The Saudi-led coalition said drones fired by the Houthis at the kingdom's southern region and the city of Khamis Mushait were intercepted.
From Barron's ● Oct. 15, 2026
Mary Anne kicked him with her bare foot and shot him the finger, making sure that the sign was too low to be intercepted by her father’s omniscient eyes scanning the rearview mirror.
From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy
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After the Seahawks picked off Herbert on the first play from scrimmage, the Chargers returned the favor on Seattle’s first play, intercepting a Sam Darnold pass.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 5, 2026
The next season, despite not intercepting a pass, McDuffie earned All-Pro recognition.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 26, 2026
Current missions include intercepting Iranian missiles, providing cover for commercial ships in the strait and blockading Iranian ports and coastal areas.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 3, 2026
It credits French authorities with intercepting 185 potential crossings involving 4,300 migrants this summer over four separate weeks, as well as stopping 12 boats at sea using new techniques.
From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026
“We keep intercepting British accents on their radio messages too.”
From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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