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interfere

[in-ter-feer] / ˌɪn tərˈfɪər /


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The new findings suggest that Alzheimer's mutations can interfere with this process directly, rather than affecting movement only through damage to the brain.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 10, 2026

Inflammation linked to cancer and its treatments may interfere with glutamate signaling, an important part of communication between nerve cells.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 9, 2026

She said the government doesn't want to interfere with "current ongoing commercial negotiations", but said ministers would be seeking "clarity" on the plans for the retailer.

From BBC ● Nov. 4, 2026

Beyond concerns about traffic safety, losing access to morning sunlight could interfere with the body's natural daily rhythms.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 4, 2026

She is safe with Steve Mason’s gay cousin, and I am safe knowing that nobody else will interfere with this moment.

From "Every Day" by David Levithan

Soto-Martínez’s office said enforcement under the city ordinance interferes with efforts to move unhoused residents into housing.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 20, 2026

In a separate mouse experiment, they studied chronic granulomatous disease, an inherited disorder that interferes with the ability of certain immune cells to kill harmful microbes.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 16, 2026

That tort takes place when a person intentionally interferes with another person’s lawful possession of movable personal property.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026

One drug interferes with programs that promote an alternative cellular identity, while the other helps restore glandular gene activity that has been lost.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 8, 2026

In 1801 a British scientist discovered that light interferes with itself, apparently putting the matter to rest once and for all.

From "Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea" by Charles Seife

The men behind Gatalog and its sister site, CtrlPew, went to federal court in Orlando, Fla., to try to block that assertion, saying California’s suit interfered with their constitutional rights.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 10, 2026

A fan clad in a midnight-blue Yankees jacket had reached over the wall and interfered with the play.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026

Players are allowed to request video reviews of specific judgement points if they believe there has been a hindrance - such as whether a ball has bounced twice, or a distraction has interfered with play.

From BBC ● Oct. 5, 2026

But he said he denied acting dishonestly or having interfered with the administration of justice, and did not accept the report's findings.

From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026

They were both made of gold that sometimes glittered in the sunlight but dulled when the clouds interfered.

From "Chains" by Laurie Halse Anderson

Policy analyst Mayala said Kabila's involvement could help Rwanda counter accusations that it was interfering in Congo's internal affairs.

From BBC ● Oct. 31, 2026

An international research team has solved a 178-year-old mystery involving one of the earliest documented cases of solar activity interfering with electrical technology.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 21, 2026

The spokesperson did not clarify whether Essayli was accusing Gonzalez of interfering with Saturday’s operation.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 19, 2026

This occurs when blood supply to the front portion of the optic nerve becomes insufficient, potentially damaging the nerve and interfering with vision.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 15, 2026

“Mia can’t very well walk around seeing colors everywhere. It’s interfering with her schoolwork.”

From "A Mango-Shaped Space" by Wendy Mass


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