intervene
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The International Organisation for Animal Protection based in Italy says it has received more than 100 reports from people across the world, calling for the organisation to intervene.
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026
“Children are still just starting to understand the world, and if you are able to intervene early, you can shape how children think for the rest of their lives,” he says.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 13, 2026
Jonathan Tah thought he had given Germany a 2-1 lead in extra time, only for the video assistant referee to intervene, with Waldemar Anton adjudged to have blocked goalkeeper Orlando Gill.
From BBC ● Jul. 8, 2026
Federal Reserve, and European Central Bank to intervene in the second half of the year.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 7, 2026
She was the only person who dared intervene in the arguments between Rebeca and Amaranta.
From "One Hundred Years of Solitude" by Gabriel Garcia Marquez
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The Economist's editor-in-chief Zanny Minton Beddoes questioned Musk on a range of topics, from whether he believed big tech executives should work together to tackle AI safety risks to why he intervenes in European politics.
From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026
But it suggested that Beijing views an amphibious assault on Taiwan as risky and likely to fail, particularly if the U.S. intervenes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 19, 2026
“Real life intervenes for Kayce. Unfortunately it happens to so many of us.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 1, 2026
That kind of analysis identifies disparities in outcomes, assesses whether they are justified by legitimate objectives, and intervenes when they are not.
From Salon ● Jan. 22, 2026
“Vegetables are good for you; your mother says so too. Have some more,” she insists, until Father intervenes and upholds my right to refuse a dish I don’t like.
From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank
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There were shouts of treason, but Gen. Washington intervened on Willing’s behalf, calling him a “worthy, well-disposed man.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026
The Secret Service intervened on the return trip because the Qatari plane lacked basic defensive countermeasures needed to protect the president amid escalating hostilities with Iran.
From Salon ● Jul. 15, 2026
While they were detained, an aide who was with Khanna said they made appeals to the US Embassy in Jerusalem for help, and were released after a group of police officers intervened.
From BBC ● Jul. 11, 2026
Rather than the unpredictable hints that preceded the 2024 unwind, the BoJ has intervened more regularly so far this year and has been “more active in the market,” Getter told MarketWatch in a phone interview.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 2, 2026
Gregor didn’t know how long they might have stood there sizing each other up if Boots hadn’t intervened.
From "Gregor the Overlander" by Suzanne Collins
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England head coach Tuchel said the ruling set a dangerous precedent, while Uefa said intervening to effectively cancel a suspension at a tournament "crossed a red line".
From BBC ● Jul. 7, 2026
Rather than respond to every claim, Logan says his office picks its battles, intervening only when a falsehood appears likely to reach a wide audience.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 2, 2026
But to sustain that interest in the intervening period, it would need to plug into the broader cinematic universe of European club soccer.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 11, 2026
During the intervening period, government spending has risen faster than inflation.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 9, 2026
I spent the intervening days catch- ing up on my sleep, working in Kilvin’s shop, and enjoying my new, luxurious accommodations at the Horse and Four.
From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss
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