intercept

Example Sentences

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The UK is locked in last-minute talks with France over the renewal of a deal to pay for beach patrols to intercept small boats in the English Channel.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

We have one of the world’s most effective defense shields and intercept more than 95% of these attacks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

"The air defence systems operated but did not intercept the missile, we will investigate the incident and learn from it," military spokesman Brigadier General Effie Defrin wrote on X.

From Barron's • Mar. 21, 2026

The incidents happened on Wednesday night shortly after Israel's military said it was "working to intercept" an Iranian missile attack.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026

But the Coast Guard’s radio network was still up and running, and it continued to intercept encrypted messages on the airwaves.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield