intervene
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Nick Lakin, the councillor responsible for child services, said changes had been made following Darcy-Leigh's death but accepted "more could and should have been done by those who had the opportunity to intervene".
From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026
Defense attorneys for others questioned why state prosecutors charged officers who failed to intervene in fights that were in effect over before they began.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026
When something goes wrong, the necessary skills to intervene may no longer be available.
From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026
During the Gulf War, a 1990 vote allowed a US-led coalition to intervene in Iraq, while in 2011 a similar vote permitted NATO's intervention in Libya.
From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026
In the end, the warden decided not to intervene.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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