- present tense form of intervene (3rd person singular).
intervenes
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The Bank of Japan intervenes in the market under the instruction of the ministry to ease economic damage from sharp fluctuations in exchange rates.
From Barron's ● Aug. 28, 2026
While Kim grew closer to Kremlin-linked businessmen, her newly estranged husband, Bakalchuk, enlisted the support of Ramzan Kadyrov, a former warlord and current head of Chechnya who intervenes in business disputes in return for cash.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 9, 2026
“Real life intervenes for Kayce. Unfortunately it happens to so many of us.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 1, 2026
At several points, Ratner intervenes to prod Trump into sharing more about herself.
From BBC ● Jan. 30, 2026
“I think what Clara is trying to say,” Dad intervenes, “is that this could be a good opportunity for us as a family.”
From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila
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