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interception

[in-ter-sep-shuhn] / ˌɪn tərˈsɛp ʃən /


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For such situations, Argus Interception, a spinoff of a German university project, has developed A1-Falke, a drone that targets intruders with nets and brings them back to base.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 18, 2025

“I feel like today every big play we had got called back. Interception, called back. Touchdown, called back. It’s tough to play like that, especially against a good team.”

From Seattle Times • Dec. 11, 2022

Interception No. 4 was even uglier, almost as if New England’s Devin McCourty was Wilson’s intended target.

From New York Times • Sep. 19, 2021

Interception machine: Mission Viejo’s defense has 18 interceptions this season after two more on Friday to hold off rival Capistrano Valley 31-24 in a battle of 7-0 teams.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 6, 2018

Interception and even the thought of it was impossible.

From "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou




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