intervene

Example Sentences

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This would give the government greater powers to oversee acquisitions and mergers, with the secretary of state able to intervene if a deal threatens the public interest.

From BBC

The Syrian authorities said their forces intervened to stop the clashes, but witnesses and monitors accused them of siding with the Bedouin.

From Barron's

"What has to be protected is having great racing, great overtaking opportunities, great challenge to the drivers to show they are best. If these points are not taken, we need to intervene and restart immediately."

From BBC

The rupiah has hit a series of record lows against the dollar in recent months, drawing concern from policymakers who have vowed to keep intervening to stabilize the currency.

From The Wall Street Journal

The figure was also lower than any of the intervening years except 2020, when the pandemic meant fewer drivers on the roads.

From BBC