intercept

Example Sentences

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Coast Guard gave him an aptitude test and sent him to a cryptography unit in the Aleutian Islands, part of the effort to intercept Japanese communications and break their code.

From Los Angeles Times

Ukraine's Air Force said it had intercepted only 38 of the missiles, which means many reached their target.

From BBC

The drones equipped with the technology were more difficult to intercept as they were flying at low altitudes, resistant to electronic-warfare systems and could be piloted in real-time at long distances, the ministry said.

From The Wall Street Journal

"We're able to intercept food that would have otherwise rotted in fields or not be used and make it have a social impact."

From BBC

But it was intercepted at customs in Japan.

From BBC