intervene

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"It suggests new ways to intervene before patients progress to severe inflammation that can require intubation."

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

After she didn’t return to the den for several days and her cub’s condition started to dangerously deteriorate, the Department of Fish and Wildlife authorized the park service to intervene and rescue him.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

During the Gulf War, a 1990 vote allowed a US-led coalition to intervene in Iraq, while in 2011 a similar vote permitted NATO's intervention in Libya.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger also recently asked the administration to intervene, a spokeswoman said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

Only now that we are about to destroy more than an acceptable level of genetic material are they deciding to intervene.

From "Allegiant" by Veronica Roth