- present tense form of intervene (3rd person singular).
intervenes
Example Sentences
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Japan says that if it intervenes again, it will borrow from the Fed to do so rather than sell its Treasury holdings outright.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 4, 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
That kind of analysis identifies disparities in outcomes, assesses whether they are justified by legitimate objectives, and intervenes when they are not.
From Salon ● Jan. 22, 2026
Suddenly the moderator intervenes to change the subject.
From BBC ● Dec. 19, 2025
“Vegetables are good for you; your mother says so too. Have some more,” she insists, until Father intervenes and upholds my right to refuse a dish I don’t like.
From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank
