intervene
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That is, until an affectionate aunt and uncle, the Gardiners, intervene on Mary’s behalf, inviting her to London and a fresh start.
From Salon • May 20, 2026
The agencies involved accepted that opportunities to intervene had been missed and promised to implement the findings.
From BBC • May 20, 2026
In the Netherlands, police had to intervene at a mall near The Hague after hundreds of people flocked to the store.
From Barron's • May 16, 2026
In November, about 24 hours after the couple’s baby was born, the attorney general filed a motion to intervene in the case.
From Slate • May 13, 2026
Of course I will intervene ... if I choose to.
From "The Unfinished Angel" by Sharon Creech
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