- present tense form of intervene (3rd person singular).
intervenes
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That pause will expire on Friday unless the Supreme Court intervenes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 20, 2026
The Economist's editor-in-chief Zanny Minton Beddoes questioned Musk on a range of topics, from whether he believed big tech executives should work together to tackle AI safety risks to why he intervenes in European politics.
From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026
"When one country intervenes in the decisions of another country, freedom dies," Petro wrote Tuesday in response to Trump's endorsement.
From Barron's ● Jun. 3, 2026
We can see Houghton’s play in these moments, but then Alloway’s cheeky pop sensibility intervenes, the arch artificiality and ironic tone draining the emotional impact.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 26, 2026
Aunt Melissa intervenes, planting her body firmly between us and the agents.
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
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