intercepted
Example Sentences
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Most salvos have been aimed at bases hosting U.S. forces and have been intercepted, U.S. and Jordanian officials said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 3, 2026
Once on Spanish territory, they were intercepted by Spain's Guardia Civil gendarmerie at sea but managed to escape.
From Barron's ● Aug. 1, 2026
A recent Spanish Supreme Court ruling put some limits on the government’s ability to immediately send back migrants intercepted at sea, though legal experts told Reuters that this does not prevent their eventual expulsion.
From Slate ● Jul. 31, 2026
Bennett’s deep pass for Adams along the left sideline was tipped by new cornerback Jaylen Watson and intercepted by safety Kamren Kinchens.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 27, 2026
‘As for why we intercepted you, I’ll let the Amazons explain. Phoebe, Celyn, Naomi - accompany Reyna inside. I have to see to our defences.’
From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan
