intercept

But I’d like to gently intercept your hand on the way there and redirect it toward wherever you keep your vinegar.

From Salon ● Oct. 5, 2026

Over the course of the war, US forces have expended vast quantities of both long-range ground attack systems and the air and missile defences used to intercept incoming Iranian attacks.

From BBC ● Sep. 15, 2026

The F-16 and F-35 are NATO’s main fighter aircraft deployed to intercept hostile drones.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 8, 2026

Authorities would have powers to restrict basic freedoms such as freedom of movement and assembly and, most controversially of all, intercept communications in specific geographic areas.

From Barron's ● Sep. 3, 2026

But a Special stood between her and the border of dense trees and brush, waiting to intercept any stray Smokies.

From "Uglies" by Scott Westerfeld

The site has been expanded to include a sophisticated signals intelligence facility, which has prompted France and the US to consider moving their own bases in Djibouti to avoid Chinese intercepts, according to Kurlantzick.

From Barron's ● Oct. 2, 2026

A top FBI official recently revealed that the bureau does have the authority to make such intercepts.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 18, 2026

It now intercepts a vast proportion of drones and missiles – although Russia often fires them in such great numbers they overwhelmed air defences and many do get through.

From BBC ● May 25, 2026

The Thaad is a sophisticated and costly ground-based missile-defense system that intercepts ballistic missiles above the atmosphere.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 7, 2026

He continued to insist that she and her team focus on the dwindling South American spy intercepts, which provided little useful intelligence.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield

Farther east, debris from an intercepted missile has fallen in a residential area.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 4, 2026

Skinner passed for three touchdowns, intercepted a pass and returned it 54 yards for a touchdown and recovered Chaminade’s attempted onside kick to seal the win.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 3, 2026

Last week one boat set off from Normandy and spent more than 30 hours at sea, before being intercepted and taken to Dover by Border Force.

From BBC ● Sep. 29, 2026

But many have been intercepted by U.S. authorities and groups in Yemen opposed to the Houthis.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 29, 2026

He intercepted the pass and raced toward his basket.

From "The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian" by Sherman Alexie

After the Seahawks picked off Herbert on the first play from scrimmage, the Chargers returned the favor on Seattle’s first play, intercepting a Sam Darnold pass.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 5, 2026

"We are still intercepting them and we are bringing them to justice as well," she added.

From BBC ● Sep. 29, 2026

With just over a minute left in the game, Rams cornerback Josh Wallace battled with Broncos receiver Pat Bryant before intercepting a Bo Nix pass at the Rams’ seven-yard line.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 29, 2026

On eight of the last 14 days, Jordan’s military has reported on its website intercepting missiles or drones fired from Iran.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 3, 2026

“We keep intercepting British accents on their radio messages too.”

From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie