interception

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After an interception, the U.S. would likely take ships to friendly ports or a designated holding area.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

Meanwhile, the United Arab Emirates shut down a gas field after a missile interception reportedly rained debris on it and started a fire, the Associated Press reported.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

The Israeli military said it would investigate the failed interception.

From Barron's • Mar. 21, 2026

The air-defence systems are used for the long-range interception of ballistic missiles.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

A life of frequent concerns that the next interception may not work, that the trap or the drive will fail, or that the herds will not appear this season.

From "Into the Wild" by Jon Krakauer