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intercede

[in-ter-seed] / ˌɪn tərˈsid /


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One clip showed an RSF soldier attempting to intercede as Abu Lulu prepared to execute an injured man, while the captive pleaded: "I know you. I called out to you a few days ago."

From BBC

Gen. Rob Bonta joined a coalition of more than 20 other states Friday in asking a federal court to once again intercede and force the Trump administration to unfreeze billions of dollars in federal funding.

From Los Angeles Times

As real-life danger threatens the brave young heroes, supernatural forces will intercede in their defense.

From Los Angeles Times

Navarro continued keeping Farrell at arm's length until others interceded and shuffled him away.

From Salon

One of the ABC moderators interceded to fact-check him, saying: “There is no state in this country where it is legal to kill a baby after it’s born.”

From BBC