intercept
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Authorities would have powers to restrict basic freedoms such as freedom of movement and assembly and, most controversially of all, intercept communications in specific geographic areas.
From Barron's ● Sep. 3, 2026
One problem is the lack of clarity at a national level about who is responsible and legally authorized to intercept a drone that poses a security danger.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026
Most of the drones were shot down, but Kyiv's depleted air defences did not intercept any of the missiles.
From BBC ● Aug. 5, 2026
It would see Royal Navy vessels intercept all migrant boats in the Channel as part of a humanitarian response.
From BBC ● Aug. 3, 2026
The wooden man, who still danced near Grandpa and Lena, sprinted to intercept Hugo.
From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull
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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
It remains unclear what would happen to the ships that the U.S. military intercepts.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 12, 2026
Those intercepts are a success -- they prevented the missiles from striking their targets -- but they also come at the cost of pricey, high-tech interceptors that are in short supply.
From Barron's ● Mar. 3, 2026
Soon thousands of radio intercepts were pouring into her office, just as they had done during the rumrunner days.
From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield
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The department had initially intercepted and inspected the shipment at the port based on a tip received by its counterfeit and piracy enforcement team, the department said in the release.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 2, 2026
Jordan's army said it had intercepted eight missiles, without stating their origin.
From Barron's ● Aug. 31, 2026
Taiwan customs officials intercepted 56 of the servers, while 74 of the servers were shipped to China through Hong Kong and Indonesia.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 24, 2026
He had two passes intercepted, was sacked three times and did not look comfortable throwing on the run.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 22, 2026
The giant intercepted both of their attacks with his bow.
From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan
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With French officers claiming they are now intercepting two-thirds of small boats before they can reach the coast, that means fewer crossing opportunities.
From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2026
Ukraine’s air force hasn’t yet released data showing how many jet-powered drones it is intercepting.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 31, 2026
Jordan's military also reported intercepting five Iranian drones, followed by three missiles, in two waves of strikes that caused no casualties or damage.
From Barron's ● Jul. 21, 2026
After intercepting an illegal shipment of pink-breasted cockatoos from Australia, they needed to find the birds a new home.
From BBC ● Jul. 19, 2026
Anyone intercepting the text would assume it had something to do with breakfast, but it would actually be a reference to the judge from family court.
From "City Spies" by James Ponti
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