intervene
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The VAR Paul Howard decided the holding had taken place before the corner was taken, so he could not intervene to award a penalty.
From BBC • May 15, 2026
The War Powers Act has historically proven difficult to enforce, with courts generally reluctant to intervene in disputes between Congress and the White House over military action.
From Barron's • May 13, 2026
“Given the short time period, we were not able to intervene and prevent this person from reaching the runway,” airport Chief Executive Officer Phillip Washington said at the news conference Tuesday.
From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026
First, in April 2025, lawmakers passed a law intended to clarify when doctors could intervene in medical emergencies.
From Slate • May 4, 2026
It too was an unnecessary effort because Meme had no desire to intervene in her father's affairs and if she had, it would certainly have been in favor of the concubine.
From "One Hundred Years of Solitude" by Gabriel Garcia Marquez
Vocabulary lists containing intervene
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