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intervention

[in-ter-ven-shuhn] / ˌɪn tərˈvɛn ʃən /


NOUN
armed interference
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The result can be heard in songs like the hard-driving “Is It Real?” in which Hollywell roars about mental illness and divine intervention, while Santos coats it all in steel honey.

From Salon • Jun. 5, 2026

The startup suggested that AI systems are advancing so rapidly that they may soon be able to improve themselves without human intervention in ways that could pose significant societal risks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

The yen strengthened slightly, having come within a whisker of 160 to the dollar, amid speculation Japanese authorities could step in to support their currency following last month's intervention.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

To test this, they applied the same intervention to wild-type mice that naturally displayed elevated anxiety levels.

From Science Daily • Jun. 3, 2026

And one dreads the crusts on the seats, especially when they require the intervention of a Dobie as well as a rag.

From "Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America" by Barbara Ehrenreich




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