intercepted
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The Israeli military said one of the missiles was intercepted; the second fell short of Israel.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026
Most of the Iranian missiles were intercepted and there were no reported injuries, the Wall Street Journal reported.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 7, 2026
The incident took place a day after it emerged that two Russian warplanes had "repeatedly and dangerously" intercepted an RAF spy plane over the Black Sea last month.
From BBC • May 24, 2026
A previous flotilla attempt was intercepted last month in international waters off Greece, with most activists expelled to Europe.
From Barron's • May 23, 2026
Lupita and Salvador stood up and intercepted the café owner.
From "Lupita Mañana" by Patricia Beatty
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