interception
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Information on weak spots in Russia’s aerial defenses has helped Ukraine to guide drones and missiles to avoid interception, he said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2026
The Chargers’ Justin Herbert fumbles the ball and throws an interception in the fourth quarter of a 23-17 loss to the Denver Broncos that drops them to 0-5.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 12, 2026
In addition to the last-minute interception, he threw a pick earlier in the fourth quarter that was returned for a touchdown, giving Oklahoma its first lead of the day.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 11, 2026
Stafford rebounded by passing for four touchdowns, with an interception, in a 28-6 victory over the New York Giants at SoFi Stadium.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 11, 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
Vocabulary lists containing interception
cept, capt, ceive (take, hold, seize)
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cept, capt, ceive (take, hold, seize)
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