intercept
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In the past, Russian forces had tried to intercept the drones.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 11, 2026
Ukrainian troops have periodically delivered food and other supplies by drone from across the river, though Ukrainian officials say Russian forces sometimes intercept the packages, or punish those caught receiving them.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 11, 2026
The shipment went through a freight hub at East Midlands Airport on the way, allowing NCA and Border Force to intercept on Friday.
From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2026
But I’d like to gently intercept your hand on the way there and redirect it toward wherever you keep your vinegar.
From Salon ● Oct. 5, 2026
"Distance at intercept will be—" Johanssen stopped and choked.
From "The Martian" by Andy Weir
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A top FBI official recently revealed that the bureau does have the authority to make such intercepts.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 18, 2026
Israel's army sometimes intercepts drones that cross the border, but also often loses contact with the small, low-flying devices.
From BBC ● May 28, 2026
SkyFall’s P1-Sun intercepts other drones, like Russia’s versions of Iran’s Shahed drones.
From Barron's ● Apr. 28, 2026
At the upper tier is the Arrow 3, which intercepts long-range ballistic missiles that leave the Earth’s atmosphere and is among the best antimissile munitions in the world.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 28, 2026
In uncut forest, the canopy intercepts precipitation, absorbing the physical impact of its fall from the clouds.
From "1491" by Charles C. Mann
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The Saudi-led military coalition that backs Yemen's government said the missile was intercepted.
From Barron's ● Oct. 7, 2026
Skinner passed for three touchdowns, intercepted a pass and returned it 54 yards for a touchdown and recovered Chaminade’s attempted onside kick to seal the win.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 3, 2026
This year, three of Maye’s 12 deep pass attempts have been intercepted.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026
Then in the third quarter, on the Patriots’ first play from scrimmage after falling behind 21-3, Maye had a pass intercepted by Jacksonville’s Jarrian Jones.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 28, 2026
Gary Edwards scored the go-ahead touchdown, intercepted a pass to squelch a Plano East comeback, and then scored again.
From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger
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"We are still intercepting them and we are bringing them to justice as well," she added.
From BBC ● Sep. 29, 2026
The next season, despite not intercepting a pass, McDuffie earned All-Pro recognition.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 26, 2026
On Friday last, the military also destroyed a boat after intercepting and evacuating the crew.
From Barron's ● Sep. 4, 2026
Current missions include intercepting Iranian missiles, providing cover for commercial ships in the strait and blockading Iranian ports and coastal areas.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 3, 2026
“I don’t care whether you’re lying or not They’re going to get you for intercepting Major Major’s correspondence, too. A lot of that stuff is classified information.”
From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller
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