intercede
Example Sentences
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The knitters of Barracks 28 became the praying heart of the vast diseased body that was Ravensbruck, interceding for all in the camp—guards, under Betsie’s prodding, as well as prisoners.
From Literature
On Monday, she met with Pope Leo in Rome and asked him “to intercede for all Venezuelans who remain kidnapped and disappeared.”
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
At this point, military chiefs decided to call on family members to intercede.
From BBC
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