intervene

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West Ham boss Nuno Espirito Santo was furious the VAR did not intervene to disallow the goal and give a free-kick.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

When something goes wrong, the necessary skills to intervene may no longer be available.

From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026

During the Gulf War, a 1990 vote allowed a US-led coalition to intervene in Iraq, while in 2011 a similar vote permitted NATO's intervention in Libya.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

But sometimes mom and dad have to intervene to remind them it’s good for both to do well when it comes to family bragging rights.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

Nor was it that the police managed magically to intervene in a huge percentage of situations that would otherwise have turned deadly.

From "The Tipping Point" by Malcolm Gladwell