intercept
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It said that law enforcement officials were working to intercept any additional letters, but “it is possible that some letters may reach their destinations.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 17, 2026
Degraded Starlink communications hobbled Kyiv’s ability to conduct midrange drone attacks and intercept Russia’s new-generation jet-powered drones beginning late Tuesday night, Ukrainian officials said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2026
According to Beskrestnov, Ukraine uses Starlink to help intercept drones, although exactly how this works has never been made clear.
From Barron's ● Oct. 14, 2026
The shipment went through a freight hub at East Midlands Airport on the way, allowing NCA and Border Force to intercept on Friday.
From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2026
“We can’t write out that Natalie’s our secret weapon or that we’re going to grab the Gustano kids next. What if the guards intercept this? Or...Judge Morales?”
From "The Strangers" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
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Deep inside an underground bunker in eastern Ukraine, commanders monitor the battlefield through a live video feed as a Ukrainian drone intercepts a Russian surveillance drone.
From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2026
The site has been expanded to include a sophisticated signals intelligence facility, which has prompted France and the US to consider moving their own bases in Djibouti to avoid Chinese intercepts, according to Kurlantzick.
From Barron's ● Oct. 2, 2026
A top FBI official recently revealed that the bureau does have the authority to make such intercepts.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 18, 2026
Israel's army sometimes intercepts drones that cross the border, but also often loses contact with the small, low-flying devices.
From BBC ● May 28, 2026
Simon intercepts me on my way to the buses.
From "Leah on the Offbeat" by Becky Albertalli
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Returning on a German U-boat to County Kerry in April 1916, Casement was intercepted and arrested by British authorities.
From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2026
Another four drones were also intercepted on Wednesday night, according to the Saudi-led coalition that is supporting the Yemeni government in its war against the Houthis.
From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2026
Padilla said postal inspectors intercepted a suspicious parcel addressed to his office, according to reports.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 17, 2026
Russia also launched about 4,900 propeller-powered drones, roughly 90% of which were intercepted, according to Ihnat.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026
I intercepted with Riptide, but his strike was so powerful, my blade could only deflect it.
From "The Last Olympian" by Rick Riordan
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Earlier on Wednesday, the Saudi-led coalition in Yemen reported intercepting six drones.
From Barron's ● Oct. 21, 2026
The Dolphins’ defense was up to the task against Hamilton’s highly touted quarterback Thaddeus Breaux, intercepting two of his passes and sacking him four times.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 17, 2026
At the moment, most of the weight is on intelligence services intercepting an attacker before they spring into action.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026
On Friday last, the military also destroyed a boat after intercepting and evacuating the crew.
From Barron's ● Sep. 4, 2026
She steps forward, intercepting me in the middle of the lobby.
From "I Can Make This Promise" by Christine Day
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