intervene
Example Sentences
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He briefed the president on what was happening and asked him to intervene.
From BBC
It “has plenty of ammunition in the form of FX reserves if it feels the need to intervene further,” the economist said.
French police have rarely intervened to stop the overcrowded boats leaving the coastline because it is considered too great a risk to both officers and civilians.
From BBC
Lacking until now, however, has been a more precise understanding of how spermine intervenes in nerve-damaging processes - understanding that might make it possible to derive medical benefits from it.
From Science Daily
He had studied art and intended to became a painter until life intervened.
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