intercept
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The US Navy has also said it will intercept ships it suspects of carrying "contraband" including oil, petroleum products, weapons, munitions and nuclear material linked to Iran.
From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026
Neutralization closes the loop: electronic jamming, kinetic interceptors, directed-energy lasers and, increasingly, autonomous counterdrones that intercept targets without human intervention.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 13, 2026
He ordered his forces to be ready to intercept "possible enemy provocations" and any "aggressive actions."
From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026
Authorities in both countries say they intercept almost all of them, but the attacks are still inflicting damage.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026
"Then we'll have to go to him. Johanssen, time to intercept?"
From "The Martian" by Andy Weir
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