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interception

[in-ter-sep-shuhn] / ˌɪn tərˈsɛp ʃən /


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Flying yards above the sea surface, they hide from radar and complicate interception.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 31, 2026

Abu Baker, a Sudanese resident of Qatar, said he had been about to go to sleep when he heard the air alerts, hoping the interception would be out at sea.

From Barron's Jul. 17, 2026

Chinese defense publications and procurement activity indicate a multilayered approach that combines radar, electro-optical sensors, electronic warfare, and AI-driven interception — structurally similar to the Western model but developed independently.

From MarketWatch Jun. 29, 2026

Some drone operators are spotted by the federal eyes in the skies, but most commonly, ground interception teams of the FBI and local law enforcement at each venue make physical contact with the drone pilot.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 18, 2026

In the place of his dreams, Mike Winchell had just had the worst performance of his Permian career, four for twenty-four passing for fifty-seven yards and one interception.

From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger




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